Deputy Store Manager- Mafikeng at adidas Group

JOB PURPOSE

Ensures that overall sales and profitability goals for the store are met by

• providing training to all associates;
• assisting the Store Manager in the development of staff in compliance with adidas Retail growth objectives;
• overseeing the daily operation of the store and assuring compliance with adidas Retail policy and procedure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports the Store Manager by implementing and maintaining a staff structure that minimizes payroll expense and increases productivity,
• Assists the Store Manager by evaluates employees’ performance on a day to day basis
• Perform or assist in the completion of all documentation associated with applicants, new hires, payroll.
• Effectively utilize customer service, training, educational tools, and communication to develop staff in relation to adidas Retail goals.
• Maintains personnel files to Company standards.
• Assure adherence to all Company systems and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of adidas Retail operating information.
• Assure compliance with legal statutes and safety guidelines in overall management of store and associates.
• Obtains the necessary skills, experience, and training from daily interaction with store management and outside training to develop necessary skills to assure promotability to next level.
• Assure adherence to adidas Retail visual presentation guidelines.
• Implements the security procedures set forth by adidas Head Office including, but not limited to shrinkage control, and safety inspections.
• As needed, assists in the development of merchandising, advertising and promotional programs to help meet the sales and marketing goals of the store.
• Resolves customer complaints.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels by communicating with the Store Manager overages and shortages of product.
• Assists the Store Manager to implement and maintain management systems for planning, organization, and controlling and auditing store operations.
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school and 2 years retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and point of sale systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present to moderate size groups.
• Ability to attend work in a regular and predictable manner.
• Knowledge of how to supervise others.