Liquor Manager - Makro - Pietermaritzburg at Massmart

Summary:

• To manage the liquor store effectively and efficiently. Ensuring the achievement of sales targets; shrinkage management; staff management and minimizing risk whilst complying with company policy, procedures and legislation

Functions / Responsibilities:

• Finance
• Achieve sales budget by driving promotions, ensure in-stocks, and 100% correct pricing and ticketing
• Control Expenses – FTE Control
• Manage shrinkage by ensuring accurate stock count, reduction of damages and stock management
• Ensure accurate stockholding as per Target – To achieve the 60 days’ forward cover
• Control of lower selling prices by managing the following: Deals, Markdowns, Job lots, Aged Stock, Damage to stock, Incorrect ticketing, Discounts and Dog lines
• Customer
• Customer Service Management
• Effective execution of the Visible Deals
• Ensure that no pallet or shelves are lying on sales floor
• Business Process
• Ensure accurate receipt of stock
• Ensure proper markdown and aged stock management 
• Dispo Maintenance
• Staff management 
• Induction of new employees
• Ensure achievement of Employment Equity targets
• Performance management of associates
• Ensure staff development and succession plans are in place and achieved

Requirements:

Minimum/m Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required for this position 

• Matric
• Diploma/ Degree in Retail
• 10 years’ experience in retail
• 5 years’ managerial experience

Competencies & Skills:

• Judgement
• Customer/Member Centered
• Planning & Improvement
• Influence and Communicate
• Adaptability
• Culture, Diversity and Inclusion

Functional 

• Communication Skills
• Strong Administration Skills
• Planning, Organizing and Control
• Knowledge of Store process
• Manage and motivate staff member