Assistant store manager

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Store Manager to join our OK Minimark team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the store, while leading staff, maintaining store standards and driving sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall management of the store.
• Supervise, motivate and manage staff.
• Ensure excellent customer service and resolve customer queries.
• Monitor sales, GP, stock levels, wastage and stock losses.
• Manage stock receiving, GRVs, stock rotation and expiry control.
• Assist with stock counts and investigate variances.
• Ensure shelves are fully stocked, correctly priced and well merchandised.
• Manage and monitor cash-up and cash-handling procedures.
• Ensure store cleanliness, housekeeping and presentation standards are maintained.
• Ensure company and OK Foods procedures and SOPs are followed.
• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality and performance.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in retail, preferably FMCG/grocery.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and retail operations.
• Experience managing staff.
• Good numerical and administrative skills.
• Computer literate.
• Experience with the Arch retail system will be a bonus.
• Experience with stocktaking and cash-up procedures.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Reliable transport is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and energetic.
• A strong team leader.
• Customer-focused.
• Honest, reliable and accountable.
• Organised and disciplined.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Commercially aware and focused on sales and GP.
• Proactive and able to solve problems.
• Comfortable holding staff accountable.
• Willing to lead by example.

Pay: R10 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person