Branch Manager - Umhlabuyalingana Rural at JD Group

Are you an experienced retail professional with a passion for driving sales and maximizing profitability? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Branch Manager to join our team. As a Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of store operations to ensure top-line sales growth and profitability. If you have a proven track record in sales management, stock control, and team leadership, we invite you to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all sales activities to achieve revenue targets and drive sales growth.
• Effectively manage and control stock levels to optimize inventory and minimize shrinkage.
• Ensure adherence to legislation and risk management standards within the Business Unit.
• Manage back-office cash management processes and procedures.
• Oversee the management of the team, including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
• Foster a customer-centric environment to enhance the overall customer experience.

Competency Requirements: Knowledge:

• Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets.
• Sound understanding of stock levels and inventory management.
• Familiarity with merchandise standards.
• Knowledge of risk management practices.
• Experience in managing customer returns.
• Proficiency in recruitment and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of written and verbal communication skills.
• Business acumen and decision-making abilities.
• Talent management and leading change.
• High-performance teaming.
• Drive and energy.
• Market orientation and engaging diversity.
• Personal resilience.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Understanding of the supply chain, retail, and consumer finance environment.
• Knowledge of sales and prospecting processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (OHASA, FAIS, CPA, NCA, Short and Long Term Insurance Act, etc.).

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in talent management and leading change.
• Ability to foster high-performance teams.
• Drive, energy, and market orientation.
• Effective engagement with diversity.
• Resilience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• MS Office proficiency.

Behaviors:

• Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to providing an exceptional shopping experience.
• Ethical and responsible conduct.

Minimum Qualification:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in retail management.

Closing Date 10 June 2023