Job Description
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Store Manager within Tekkie Town, Windhoek The Grove Mall leading a team of staff. This role will report directly to the Area Sales Manager of Tekkie Town. Our ideal candidate should be based in Windhoek or surrounding areas.
As a Store Manager at Tekkie Town, your responsibilities include overseeing the store's operations to maximize branch profitability. This involves achieving and surpassing monthly targets, minimizing stock losses, managing expenses, and effectively leading the store team.
Applicants who submit their application, confirm that by applying for this position they consent and authorize Tekkie Town as a division of Pepkor Speciality to utilize their personal information for purposes of their application and the storage of their personal information.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for turnover and budgets ensuring that targets are met.
- Ensuring the Store’s Administration is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensuring that stock losses are under the benchmark.
- Effectively implement Promotions, visual merchandising principles and maintain standards of the store.
- Keeping updated with the latest trends in terms of stock coming in (unpacking process).
- The ability to ensure that brand standards are implemented & maintained in line with customer expectations.
- Our Store Managers play an active part in the succession planning, coaching, and developing their own team.
- Ensure all employees adhere to company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture and values within the store.
- Responsible for opening and closing of the store.
Applicants will need to be prepared to undergo evaluations/ assessments and interviews if and as required.
If you are passionate about retail, and wanting to join a Company where there is ample opportunity for growth and career development, please apply.
Applicant who has not been informed about the outcome of the applications within 10 days from the closing date may regard their applications as have been unsuccessful.
Qualifications
- Grade 11
- Computer Literate, MS Office – proficient in Work, Outlook, Excel, etc
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role.
- Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official Namibian language relevant.
- Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
- A strong logical thinking and analytical ability.
- Demonstrates high energy levels and is performance-driven to meet and surpass monthly targets.
- Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
- Ability to remain flexible, maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
- Ability to lead and drive a team.
- Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
- Own transport and valid driver’s license would be an advantage.
