Store Manager

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Store Manager within Tekkie Town, Queenstown Nonesi leading a team of staff. This role will report directly to the Area Sales Manager of Tekkie Town. Our ideal candidate should be based in Mossel BayQueenstown (Eastern Cape), or surrounding towns.

If you are looking for a Company that offers support, recognition, coupled with a fun working environment, then this is the Company that you should join!

As a Store Manager working for Tekkie Town you will be responsible for managing the store, ensuring that the store maximizes the profitability of the branch, eradicating stock losses, controlling expenses and effectively managing people.

Applicants who submit their application, confirm that by applying for this position they consent and authorize Tekkie Town a division of Pepkor Speciality to utilize their personal information for purposes of their application and the storage of their personal information.

• Responsible for turnover and budgets ensuring that targets are met.
• Ensuring that the Store’s Administration is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensuring that stock losses are under the benchmark.
• Effectively implement Promotions, visual merchandising principles and maintain standards of the store.
• The ability to ensure that brand standards are implemented & maintained in line with customer expectations.
• Keeping updated with the latest trends in terms of stock coming in (unpacking process).
• Our Store Managers play an active part in succession planning, coaching, and developing your own team.
• Ensure compliance to Company Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture within your store.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the store.

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer Literate, MS Office – proficient in Work, Outlook, Excel, etc

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Management role.
• Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official South African language relevant.
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
• Excellent customer service and rapport building skills.
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability.
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven?
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
• Ability to lead and drive a team.
• Own transport and valid driver’s license would be an advantage.