Assistant Manager/Trainee Manager (External Applications Only)

Description:

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy

Requirement:

Grade 12 with at least 2 (two) years retail management experience

Valid Drivers license

Valid ID or valid work permit (local)

Must have strong accounting skills

Must be able to work under pressure

Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)

Must have strong leadership skills

Must have strong administrative skills

Must have own transport and cell phone

Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation

Must have strong Human Resources skills

Key Performance Area:

Strategic Management

• Assist the Store Manager to develop, implement and manage a Store Business Plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Company strategy and strategic initiatives as approved by the Divisional Manager and Operations Manager from time to time

Grow and Protect Market Share

• Assist the Store Manager to achieve growth in markets share in your Store as defined in the strategy plan
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve sales budgets and growth objectives by Category
• Assist the Store Manager to promote customer loyalty programmes (e.g. VIC, charge cards, etc)
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the distribution of advertising material to ensure maximum efficiency
• Assist the Store Manager to develop action plans proactively to protect your market where you trade when competitors enter the market

Customer Service

• Assist the Store Manager with implementing and monitoring the Customer Service strategy
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Customer Audits above 95%
• Assist the Store Manager with a reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Service
• Assist the Store Manager to grow and maintain VIC client base
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve Transaction budgets
• Assist the Store Manager to recommend Range improvements to suite the market
• Assist the Store Manager to take action on Customer Surveys (implement action plans when required)

Asset Control: Stock

• Assist the Store Manager to manage and control shrinkage within the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the PIC process
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Wall to wall Stock take
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and control stock movement inside the store
• End Control
• IBT’s
• Customer Returns
• Receiving

• Assist the Store Manager to analyze security requirements and implement changes.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and maintain physical measures

Asset Control: Cash

• Assist the Store Manager to manage Debtors and RD Cheques within the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Petty Cash
• Assist the Store Manager to manage daily Banking
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Shorts and overs
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Cheques and Credit Cards

Asset Control: Fixed Assets

• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of racking and displays
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of signage (internal & external)
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance of forklift and generator
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of IT Equipment and Telephone systems
• Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of the Safe

Human Resource Management

• Assist the Store Manager to recruit and Induct all Employees
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure Training & Development are in place for the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the Store
• Assist the Store Manager to manage manpower requirements in line with the Division and Store strategy and Company benchmarks
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure open communication/relations (CARE Meetings, CB Mail) with the Store Employee Committee
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Employee Relations

Store Safety (OHSA) Standards

• Assist the Store Manager to manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
• Ensure Checklists complete
• Appointment of Safety Reps as per OHSA Act
• Report Incidents

• Assist the Store Manager to record all incidents

Store Trading Standards

• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Housekeeping standards
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Merchandising standards
• Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain the correct Planograms
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Yard and Parking Areas

Profitability

• Assist the Store Manager to achieve operating income budget
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the Store according to the Financial Model, benchmarks, and budgets

CB Way

• Assist the Store Manager to achieve the Audit Benchmark - Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in Store (Internal Audit Results)
• Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain controls and disciplines
• Assist the Store Manager to implement Corrective Action Plans where necessary

Competencies:

Leadership

• Takes the lead.
• Inspires others.
• Takes responsibility.
• Gives employees their own responsibilities.
• Stimulates and uses input from others.
• Shows appreciation for good performance.

Results oriented

• Makes concrete agreements with others about the results to be delivered. remains focused on results when other things interfere.
• Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
• Has a clear goal in mind.
• Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
• Finishes the job in time

Planning

• Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
• Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
• Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
• Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
• Sets priorities

Delegating

• When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
• Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
• When delegating, he/she clarifies what results are required at what time.
• When delegating, he/she indicates to the employee why he/she in particular is asked this question.
• Regularly checks the progress of delegated work.

Performing under pressure

• Delivers good results under pressure.
• Persists when faced with setbacks.
• Continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.
• Maintains an even performance under pressure

Market orientation

• Actively seeks market information.
• Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
• Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.
• Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.

Integrity

• Keeps promises.
• Creates realistic expectations.
• Is sincere.
• Handles sensitive information carefully.
• Shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.

Accuracy

• Works in an orderly fashion.
• Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
• Prevents mistakes.
• Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.

Client focus

• Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
• Shows involvement in the client's problem.
• Makes clients feel welcome.
• Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentality.

Personal Developments

• Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
• Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
• Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
• Asks for feedback in order to learn.