TRAINEE STORE MANAGER – WESTERN CAPE
Job Title: Trainee Store Manager – Western Cape
Department: Operations – Stores
Brand: Ackermans
Closing Date: 16 February 2016
Reporting To Position: Manager
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Western Cape
Job Purpose:
The Trainee Store Manager will be expected to maintain top standards in all areas of responsibility:
o Customer service
o The achievement of sales targets and quality standards on the sales floor
o Shrinkage and cost control
o Day-to-day store administration and the pro-active management
o Motivation and training of your team members
Qualifications:
o Matric or Equivalent
o A relevant tertiary qualification such as a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Retail Management will be an advantage.
o We will also consider your performance in the current role you are performing.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS required:
Applicants for the position will need to meet the following minimum requirements:
o You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
o Be energetic and a self starter
o 2 Years retail experience which includes at least one year in a Supervisory and or Management position
o Outstanding merchandise managemen, stock and cost control skills
o A focus on customer service
o The capacity to maintain high score standards and
o A proven ability to influence and lead a team
o Develop yourself and your fellow team members
o Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage