Store Manager - Botshabelo CBD

The Ackermans story goes back as far as 1916, when Gus Ackerman opened the first store in Wynberg in Cape Town. His vision for the store was to create a place where customers could find great products at fantastic prices, which is exactly what Ackermans became. Ackermans was, subsequently, bought by the Pepkor Group in 1986. Today, there are more than 850 Ackermans stores in 5 countries, making us a leading value fashion retailer for the whole family - continuously setting the standard for value and affordability. With a wide selection of fashion for ladies, kids, babies, and men, as well as homeware, cellular, and key financial products, we'll keep bringing value to your life every day.Job purpose The purpose of the job is to optimize sales and exceed customer expectations through the implementation of the operations strategy and effective management of staff. Minimum requirements You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store Be energetic and a self-starter Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position. You should be in current role for atleast more than 8 months Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills The capacity to maintain high store standards A proven ability to influence and lead a team You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage Grade 12 or equivalent Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage