It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Oversees the execution of the store standards, human resources, promotional execution and finance, Admin, maintenance of clothing stores. Monitors the execution of standards, promotions in clothing departments within Corporate Stores.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 (matric)/N3 equivalent/Clothing degree
5 - 8 years' experience as an Area Manager - ideally within the Clothing retail sector
Knowledge of merchandising principles and fashion
Strong leadership and team building skills
Must be computer literate
SAP knowledge is an added advantage – run/analyze and interpret reports
Competencies
Customer-centric
Strategic, innovative, and autonomous approach to problem solving
Strong retail business acumen and trader mentality
Strong and effective negotiation skills
Decision-making skills
Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
Computer literacy
Assertive and able to communicate effectively
High attention to detail
Align with Pick N Pay values
Networking and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated and own development-driven mindset
Strong leadership and team building skills
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of managers and Crew in the Flagship store.
Implement strategies to drive business performance to achieve target
Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to company policies
Analyze performance metrics and create actionable plans for improvement
Recruiting and managing staff
Managing stock take planning and process
Managing of disciplinary action and ER cases
Ensuring Admin, Trade and people checks are in line with business standards
Foster a positive and productive work environment
Ensure Visual merchandise standards are adhered to in the store.
Monitors staff appearance
Monitors backup areas
Monitors new lines available and merchandise according to dispatch guidelines
Monitor total range display
Monitors store/department housekeeping standards
Monitors customer service standards adhered to
Identifies staff training needs and coaches Crew
Communicates expected standards and processes to the Manager/Crew
Provides on-the-job knowledge skills and expertise to Managers/ Crew/Supervisors
Approves store Kronos schedules
Monitors store overtime costs
Ensures promotion and display standards are adhered to
Ensures general maintenance standards are adhered to –authorises any necessary
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
Welcome to Pick n Pay, where family values and customer-centricity converge to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Since 1967, when the visionary Raymond Ackerman championed the cause of consumers by acquiring the first few stores, the Ackerman family's dedication has steered our journey of growth and expansion.
Today, Pick n Pay stands tall across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Lesotho, embodying our commitment to serving communities far and wide. Additionally, we proudly hold a 49% share in TM Supermarkets, a Zimbabwean retail giant, further extending our reach and impact.
Our core offering spans groceries, clothing, and general merchandise, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. But our dedication doesn't stop there. We go beyond the ordinary, offering value-added services that align with the evolving expectations of our patrons.
The Group strives to address socio-economic challenges through the supply of high-quality, affordable food for all customers, while providing significant employment and economic opportunities across its value chain.
To ensure utmost convenience and accessibility, Pick n Pay operates through various store formats, including both franchised and owned establishments. Whether you step into our stores for a quick grocery run or a leisurely shopping spree, expect nothing less than a seamless and enriching experience at Pick n Pay—the quintessential family store focused on you, our valued customer.
