Store Manager

East Rand - KURT GEIGER is an exclusive footwear and apparel brand known for its inimitable style. Kurt Geiger's distinctive shoes are created from the finest materials for those who are making their mark in the world. Our brand is for the man who knows where he’s going and wants the wardrobe that will take him there.Main Purpose:To manage a store so that the brand integrity and profitability are upheld, by ensuring our discerning customers are consistently delighted.Line Manager: Regional ManagerSubordinates: All Flexi timers and permanent staff within the store Job Specification:Key Performance AreasTo achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the businessTo manage and control financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitabilityTo adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure a good product mixTo ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availabilityTo deliver the best customer service to ensure the best customer experienceTo build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properlyTo inspire, motivate, develop and hold people accountable appropriatelyMinimum Requirements:Experience:Minimum 5 years’ retail experienceMinimum of 12 – 18 months Manager experienceQualifications:Complete Matric / Grade 12Tertiary Retail Qualification will be to your advantageSkills & Knowledge:Knowledge of relevant Industrial Relations (IR) LawTo discipline staff and initiate inquiriesUnderstanding of Profit And Loss (Income) StatementsGood understanding of the Retail Environment And BrandsAdministration and Stock ManagementConflict managementTime managementCustomer service skillsLeadership skillsCompetencies:Delivering results and meeting customer expectationsFollow instructions and proceduresLeading and supervisingAchieving personal work goals and objectivesAdhering to principles and valuesWorking with peoplePlanning and organisingCoping with pressure and setbacksPersuading and influencingDeciding and initiating actionAdapting and responding to changePresenting and communicating information