Assistant Store Manager

About this role

Mr Price Group is hiring an Assistant Store Manager for its Power Fashion store in Grabouw, Western Cape. You would support the store manager and step in to run the store when they are not there.

What you’ll do

• Stand in for the store manager when they are away.
• Keep the store clean, well merchandised and up to company standards.
• Help control stock loss and shrinkage, and make sure front-end controls are in place.
• Oversee the cash office and handle the banking of money.
• Make sure the store follows all company procedures.
• Help the store manager lead and manage staff, including discipline.
• Look after customer service and suggest sales ideas to help the store reach its targets.

What you need

• Matric / Grade 12 or NQF Level 4. Mathematics is an advantage.
• Previous experience managing people.
• Previous experience managing a department.
• Previous clothing retail experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and admin skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to make decisions and keep productivity up.
• Leadership skills and an enthusiastic attitude.
• High ethical standards, honesty and integrity.
• A proactive, self-motivated way of working.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone who likes being in charge of a team and a shop floor. You should be organised, honest and comfortable making decisions. If you have worked in clothing retail before, you will have an edge.

Tips before you apply

• Have your Grade 12 certificate or NQF 4 proof ready, along with your ID and up-to-date CV.
• On your CV, list each team you have managed, how many people were in it, and what you were responsible for.
• Give clear examples of stock control, cash handling or shrinkage work, even if they came from a non-retail job.

Before you apply

• Tailor your CV for this Assistant Store Manager role with our free AI CV builder.
• Write a matching cover letter in two minutes.
• Practise common interview questions so you're ready if they call.

Source

Source: Mr Price Group's official vacancy page (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.

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