Permanent Store Manager

NEW VACANCY ALERT!An exciting new opportunity has arisen with our client in the automotive sector for a Store Manager to be based at their operations in Lynwood, Pretoria. Duties: Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans and reviews in order to achieve operational objectives and day to day operations of the store. Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts and maintaining inventories. Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends. Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, display plans and analysing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios. Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures. Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment. Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements. Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements. Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results. Requirements: Matric / Grade 12 (Minimum) Diploma in Business Administration / Sales / Marketing 5 years’ experience in Retail Sales and/or Marketing of which up to 3 years should be at supervisory / managerial level SECTOR: Logistics, Warehouse & Freight