Spitz - Store Manager - Cavendish Square, Cape Town at AVI Limited

Your Role

• As a Store Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional customer journey while ensuring operational and sales excellence. You will lead a passionate team, uphold the highest standards, and guarantee that every aspect of the store reflects the luxury, sophistication, and prestige that define our brand. 

Reporting to: Regional Manager

Team: Permanent & Flexi Staff within the store 

Key Areas of Impact

Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience

• Cultivate a service-driven culture, ensuring customers receive a world-class experience
• Implement action plans based on mystery shopper feedback to continuously elevate service standards
• Build strong relationships with customers and maintain a loyal client base
• Provide in-store coaching and continuous training to refine sales and service skills 

Inspiring and leading a high-performance team

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-calibre retail team that embodies our brand values
• Drive performance through structured Individual Performance Agreements (IPAs), one-on-one coaching, and meaningful feedback sessions
• Recognise and reward excellence while ensuring accountability with clear expectations
• Foster a positive and motivating work environment that encourages growth 

Driving Sales and Operational Excellence

• Monitor daily sales performance and ensure every team member contributes to store targets
• Analyse the income statement and manage expenses to maximise profitability
• Maintain optimal stock levels in alignment with customer demand and store needs
• Ensure compliance with in-store controls, visual merchandising standards, and premium store presentation
• Use key retail disciplines to manage store operations efficiently 

Achieving Business Targets

• Deliver on key metrics, including trading density, basket size, and salary-to-sales ratios
• Align team performance with brand goals, ensuring a seamless and luxurious shopping experience 

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum of 5 years’ retail experience
• At least 12 – 18 months of management experience in a retail environment
• A deep understanding of the retail landscape, including brand positioning and customer engagement 

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Tertiary Retail Qualification (advantageous) 

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge of Industrial Relations (IR) laws and ability to initiate enquiries
• Strong understanding of profit & loss statements and retail financials
• Experience in merchandising, stock control, and store administration
• Ability to recruit and build a team that represents a luxury retail brand