Pick n Pay Stores Limited, through its subsidiaries and associates, operates in the retail sector on the African continent.
Pick n Pay is the quintessential family store focused on the customer. Since 1967 when consumer champion Raymond Ackerman purchased the first few stores, the Ackerman family’s vision has grown and expanded to now encompass stores in ...
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Manages resources within the Fruit & Veg department to maximise gross margins and profits.
Ensures that operating standards are maintained at all times.
Minimum Requirements
Matric (Grade 12) / N3
Equivalent 1-year relevant experience
Competencies
Attention to Detail - Focuses on completeness and accuracy of the task. The ability to constantly identify discrepancies, inconsistencies and mistakes
Communicate - Listens carefully and responds appropriately. Talks in a clear and understandable manner. Keeps to the subject at hand. Maintains eye contact
Conscientious (By the Book) - Works according to rules and regulations
Handle Routine Work - Works comfortably with established routines and procedures
Thorough/Accurate - Completes tasks fully to high standards of quality in a precise and accurate manner
Key Responsibilities
Accept full overall responsibility for the department
Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up)
Ensure that security procedures are adhered to
Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to
Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated.
Damaged/expired stock is removed
Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
Complete all relevant administration/documentation
Plan and implement sales promotions
Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner
Monitor budgets (expenses, turnover, gross) and take required action
Optimize stock levels e.g. always in stock, never overstocked through effective ordering and efficient handling of returns
Plan daily/weekly production of products (if applicable)
Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers and suppliers
Ensure that all equipment is maintained in effective working order and operated in accordance with laid down standards
Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees