ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER – Waltons – The Heartbeat Of Stationery 28 views

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with managing all controllable costs with a view to maintaining profitability.
• Assists with organizing all store operations and allocates responsibilities to personnel.
• Supervises and guides staff towards maximum performance by providing coaching and motivation.
• Ensures Company Policy and Procedures are implemented and consistently applied.
• Ascertains customers’ needs & wants and deals with complaints from customers.
• Reports on buying trends.
• Assists with the preparation of perpetual/monthly and annual stock takes.
• Monitors and maintains proper inventory levels and responsible for ordering of extra ordinary / additional stock for the Branch.
• Responsible for the appearance of the Branch (cleanness, signs & displays).
• Seeks ways to better promote the store, the product line and service within the store.
• Plans and oversees in-store promotional events or displays.
• Manages point-of-sale processes.
• Keeps up to date with competitor markets and provides reports on market movements and market share.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate with at least 25 points in 6 subjects (C symbol in Mathematics).
• 5 Years working experience in retail sales of which 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Basic understanding of sales principles, merchandising and customer service practices.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Stationery, IT consumables, Hardware products and Office Furniture will be an advantage.
• Must have good & effective communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Willing to travel, if and when required, and fulfill the duties of a relief manager.
• Must have Namibian Citizenship.

How to Apply