Our Client within the Foods Industry are currently seeking a Shop Manager who will manage the day to day operations of the Store based in within the Food and Distribution Sector.

Responsibilities:
Management of Staff
Sales and “bottom-line” profits of the store.
Schedule, organize and direct assignments.
Maintain, encourage and possess “ownership mentality”.
Effectively manage employee turnover. Provide a positive working environment and handle employee issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
Resolve customer problems or complaints by determining optimal solutions.
Ensure interior and exterior of store is maintained to company standards.
Provide exceptional customer service and ensure the employees also provide the same level of service.
Conduct regular store meetings.
Management of all store operational issues, to include store housekeeping, store administrative duties, physical inventories, price changes, etc
SKILLS:
Matric OR Matric equivalent
Speak English fluently
Proactive and work under pressure
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal, motivational, communication and organizational skills.
The ability to provide "a breed apart" level of customer service.
An upbeat demeanour, with a sales-oriented personality.
Stability in employment history.
Willingness to roll up sleeves and get the job at hand done

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Work efficiently in a team
Target/Goal Driven
Extrovert, friendly and responsible individual
Candidate must live close to the Office (Radius of about 20km)
Successful candidates should be able to cite significant achievements,
demonstrating their ability to handle all aspects of retail operational and merchandising management issues, from the delivery of stock to the store to the final sale of the product to the customer