Branch Manager - Bloemfontein at JD Group

• Ensure store profitability through the daily planning, leading, controlling and organizing of all resources, whilst ensuring superior customer service and a shopping environment that drives sales.
• Matric
• Retail Management / Business Diploma advantageous· 
• A minimum of 5 years retail experience in a well-established brand· 
• A minimum of 5 years Management/Supervisory experience· 
• Experience working in a branch with at least R30m –R32m turnover per annum · 
• Proven track record of driving sales· 
• Stock and shrinkage management· 
• Knowledge of Merchandising principles and Space Optimization· 
• Planning and implementation of promotional activities – store based and national· 
• Industrial Relations and Employee Relations experience· 
• Relevant Operation, Administration and Financial Management · 
• Computer Literacy in MS Office and Intermediate Excel. 

Ensure profitability by achieving the expected standards on sales and income through the daily management of retail staff productivity within the branch

• Management, control and optimization of stock to drive sales
• Optimize service processes within the branch to enable staff to provide excellent customer service
• Continuously meet all service evaluation criteria
• Ensure optimum trade operating profit is achieved by effectively controlling and managing all store expenses
• Recruit, develop and manage direct reports
• Bi-annual assessment of staff performance and individual development programs

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Driving execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Courage and confidence
• Resilience
• Drive and energy
• Judgment and decision making
• Customer centricity
• Resourceful, with sound networking ability
• Integrity