Job Vacancies at Russells

Introduction

• We are looking for an experienced Branch Manager to join our fast-paced retail environment, where every day is unique and interesting.
• The primary focus of the role is to manage all areas of operations which include staff management, ensure customer satisfaction and company profitability.
• The ideal candidate should be able to implement strategies and foster a positive work environment.

Description

• Ensure store profitability through the daily planning, leading, controlling and organizing of all resources, whilst ensuring superior customer service and a shopping environment that drives sales.

Key duties

• Sales Management
• Administration and financial management
• Stock management
• Store presentation and merchandising
• Safety and security
• Enable customer centricity
• Effective people management
• Service Department
• Effective teamwork and self-management

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• Management experience of 3-5 years 
• Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Driving execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills
• People management
• Planning and organising
• Courage and confidence
• Judgment and decision making
• Customer centricity
• Integrity
• Can do attitude
• Drive and Energy
• Resilience

Closing Date 23 September 2026

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Introduction

• We are looking for a dynamic and result driven Salesperson to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling products to customers and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• The Salesperson will be required to develop and maintain relationships with customers, identify their needs and recommend products that best suit those needs.  This individual will work towards achieving sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the organization.

Description

• To generate income and maximise profit from the sales and services by providing excellent customer service.

Key Duties

• Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
• Achieve sales budget/targets and income
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising
• Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• 7 – 12 Months sales experience preferably in Retail

Competencies

• Team work
• Self-Motivation/Drive
• Customer Service orientated
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Sales and prospecting processes
• Business Policies & Procedures
• Basic Retail Knowledge
• Extensive product knowledge within all categories
• Taking Action
• Courage & Confidence
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Drive & Energy

Closing Date 25 September 2026

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Introduction

• Are you an entrepreneurial leader ready to take full ownership of a retail store? As a Branch Manager, your primary role will be to strategically lead and optimize your store's total operational performance. From driving daily sales and profitability to ensuring world-class customer service and visual merchandising, you will run your store like your own business.

Key Responsibilities

• Store Performance: Execute daily sales strategies, monitor budgets, manage store expenses, and analyze local sales trends to meet or exceed profitability goals.
• Floor Leadership & Execution: Effectively implement visual merchandising planograms, manage promotional campaigns, and conduct daily morning meetings, floorwalks, and checklists to guarantee pristine store standards.
• Team Empowerment: Recruit, develop, and retain top store talent; host monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews, track digital training participation (Axonify), and cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Risk & Admin Control: Execute vital in-store administration, including cash-ups and stock counts; actively manage stock loss/shrinkage, and ensure health & safety standards are met.
• Customer Service Champion: Resolve customer issues on the floor immediately, review social/Google reviews and CRM reports daily, and inspire staff to deliver an exceptional in-store experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Matric certificate. 
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of retail experience.
• Core Competencies: Strong capabilities in deciding and initiating action, leading and supervising, planning and organizing, coping with pressures, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Skills: Google Suite proficiency, operational stock management, and a solid understanding of retail and consumer finance operating systems (SAP/SAS) and legislations (CPA, NCA, POPIA, etc.).

 Closing Date 22 September 2026

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Introduction

• Are you an entrepreneurial leader ready to take full ownership of a retail store? As a Branch Manager, your primary role will be to strategically lead and optimize your store's total operational performance. From driving daily sales and profitability to ensuring world-class customer service and visual merchandising, you will run your store like your own business.

Key Responsibilities

• Store Performance: Execute daily sales strategies, monitor budgets, manage store expenses, and analyze local sales trends to meet or exceed profitability goals.
• Floor Leadership & Execution: Effectively implement visual merchandising planograms, manage promotional campaigns, and conduct daily morning meetings, floorwalks, and checklists to guarantee pristine store standards.
• Team Empowerment: Recruit, develop, and retain top store talent; host monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews, track digital training participation (Axonify), and cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Risk & Admin Control: Execute vital in-store administration, including cash-ups and stock counts; actively manage stock loss/shrinkage, and ensure health & safety standards are met.
• Customer Service Champion: Resolve customer issues on the floor immediately, review social/Google reviews and CRM reports daily, and inspire staff to deliver an exceptional in-store experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Matric certificate. 
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of retail experience.
• Core Competencies: Strong capabilities in deciding and initiating action, leading and supervising, planning and organizing, coping with pressures, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Skills: Google Suite proficiency, operational stock management, and a solid understanding of retail and consumer finance operating systems (SAP/SAS) and legislations (CPA, NCA, POPIA, etc.).

 Closing Date 22 September 2026