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Trainee Area Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
We are looking for an ambitious and driven Trainee Area Manager to join our retail team.
This development role provides hands-on experience in store operations team leadership sales performance customer service and business management across multiple stores.
This development role provides hands-on experience in store operations team leadership sales performance customer service and business management across multiple stores.
Key Responsibilities:
Store Operations:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Store Operations:
- Assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple stores.
- Ensure stores maintain company standards in merchandising housekeeping and visual presentation.
- Conduct regular store visits to monitor operational compliance.
- Support stock management processes including stock takes and loss prevention initiatives.
- Monitor store sales performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist store management teams in achieving sales targets and KPIs.
- Analyse sales reports and provide feedback to stores.
- Support the implementation of promotional campaigns and seasonal launches.
- Build strong working relationships with Store Managers and store teams.
- Assist with staff training coaching and development.
- Support performance management processes where required.
- Promote a positive and customer-focused culture across all stores.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service is maintained across all locations.
- Assist in resolving customer complaints and escalations.
- Monitor customer feedback and recommend improvements.
- Prepare and submit operational and sales reports.
- Assist with workforce planning and scheduling reviews.
- Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and health & safety requirements.
- 35 years retail experience within fashion or clothing retail.
- Strong leadership potential and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
- Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel regularly between stores.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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