Job Description    

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Assistant Manager within Tekkie Town, Woodmead, leading a team of staff.This role will report directly to the Store Manager of Tekkie Town. Our ideal candidate should be based in Sandton or surrounding areas.

 If you are looking for a Company that offers support, recognition, coupled with a fun working environment, then this is the Company that you should join!

As an Assistant Manager working for Tekkie Town you will be responsible for managing the floor staff, motivating staff to ensure that their daily targets are met, ensuring that staff are always providing GREAT customer service. Assist the Store Manager with the daily operations of the store by ensuring that correct processes are followed and adhered to according to Tekkie Town requirements.

Applicants who submit their applications, confirm that by applying for the 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.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12
• Computer Literate, MS Office – proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, etc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a Sales Supervisor’s role within the retail sector.
• Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official South African language relevant.
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability.
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven?
• 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.
• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with customers.

Key Responsibilities    

• Maximise the profitability by assisting the Store Manager to achieve monthly budgets.
• 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.
• Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g., sales processes, orders and payments)
• Ensure all employees adhere to company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Supervise and motivate staff to ensure that daily targets are met.
• Coach, train and support new and existing Sales Associates.
• The ability to manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture within your store.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the store.