Store Manager – Richards Bay needed at iKhokha

Job Description

We’re building a talent pipeline – why? 

• Because we’re proactively planning for the future. By getting to know great candidates ahead of time, we can move quickly when the right opportunities open up.
• If you have retail Store Management experience and are considering a career move in the coming months, we’d love to connect with you about a future role: iK Store Manager, based in Richards Bay.

Disclaimer: This is a talent pipeline advert. 

• Our team will be on annual leave during December, so applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted in the new year.
• If you apply now, your application will be prioritised when we return and begin growing our iK Tribe.

So, what will you do? 

• You will play a pivotal role in driving sales and activation ratios.
• Manage in-branch marketing activities, assist in staff route planning for outbound initiatives, and create revenue-generating opportunities aligned with iKhokha’ s goals.
• Take charge of P&L statements, effectively manage branch staff, and serve as a brand ambassador of the iK Tribe and culture within the branch.
• Contribute to community engagement efforts, evangelizing iKhokha to create a strong local brand presence.

In addition to the above, you will: 

• You will be accountable for the performance and management of a few iKhokha store’s.
• Responsible for store P&L’s.
• Responsible for sales and customer service.
• Responsible for maintaining relationships linked to stores.
• Interview, recruit, and train new staff.
• Implement performance management processes to ensure that new staff thrive and targets are met.
• You will need first level HR and IR skills.
• Monitor productivity of staff daily as per company requirement.
• Responsible for in-store stock management including weekly stock takes and cycle counting.
• Maintain asset register of instore equipment and all branding materials.
• You will need a basic understanding of POS systems for stock management.
• Report back to internal stakeholders weekly/monthly on store performance.
• Share ad hoc survey results with necessary internal stakeholders.
• Provide feedback on general in-store activity.
• Report on required market insights within the designated area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a matric qualification.
• Undergraduate Degree (Advantageous)

Deal Breakers: 

Minimum 3 years’+ experience in a similar role with the following:

• Thorough experience within Informal-market banking branch, cellular retail, FMCG or alcohol industries is advantageous.
• Experience in retail operations and understanding of informal markets and in-branch retail dynamics.
• Must be willing to travel to different store locations and must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak both English, Afrikaans and Xhosa optional.
• MS Office Proficiency
• Basic understanding of key stakeholders within the designated store location.
• Sales Management against designated target.