Retail Managers

IntroductionA leading company in the Butchery/ Meat Industry is looking for an experienced Retail Manager in their butcheries around Silverton,Heidelberg and Honeydew.Desired Experience & QualificationJOB ROLE REQUIREMENTSQUALIFICATIONSGrade 12Diploma/Degree in Retail or Business or related qualification will be advantageousEXPERIENCEManage staff clocking via ERS.Maintan and understand the system Meat Matrix.Manage and maintain CCTV cameras.Ensure availability of physical security guards in store.Manage the alarm system internally.Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a managerial or leadership level.KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDPrior knowledge and experience in management of; Inventory/stock, buying, staff, products merchandising, costs and profitability of the store.Knowledge of stock management systems like ERP, Meat matrix, e.t.cKnowledge and understanding of FMCG environment and related legislationManagement of perishable products with short shelf life especially in meat industryUnderstanding of retail consumer behaviour and purchasing trendsUnderstading of the retail and meat marketSKILLS REQUIREDEnglish Proficiency (read, write and speak).Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in MS Office Suite.Demonstrable analytical skills.Understanding of income statements, cash flows, stock management reporting, and all basic financial systems.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.Exceptional customer service and people management skills.Energetic and self-starter. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA'S)JOB ACTIVITIES1. Stock ManagementStock OrderingPlace orders with factories and other suppliersFollow up on ordersManage deliveries, delivery dates and stock upon arrivalManage stock order volumes Stock ReceivingReceive ordered stockReport delivery shortfalls, and damagesFollow up on non-received stockCapture received stock on Meat Matrix Stock controllingDaily stock levels reportingRun stock depletion reports- cashiersBalance off with stock receivingManage stock levels thresholdManage stock shrinkage: stock losses/damages/dumpings2. HousekeepingStore cleanliness including, but not limited to all floors, bathrooms, office spaces, passageways, isles, packing areas, chillers, freezers, cashier till points and Deli (Hot Foods) area.Always maintain high level of HACCP standards throughout the store.Observe OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety) hazards and abide by the rules and regulations of the Act.3. Employee ManagementEmployee RecruitmentOnboarding and Induction of new employeesTraining and DevelopmentEmployee Relations (Discipline in the workplace)Performance ManagementEmployee WellnessEmployee Motivation4. Store OrganisationDisplay of products on the the shelf and create attractive displays at key points in the store ex: check-out ques.Be familiar with the merchandising material available from suppliers and ensure employees are familiar with all in-store (current) promotions.Re-arrangement of store shelves and productsManaging of non-moving items and display areas5. Cash ManagementManage and assist with daily cash ups.Minimise cash losses.Manage picking up and dropping off of cash in the store.Manage cash on ATM.Manage safety of cash movement within the store.Manage and keep the safe secure and locked at all times.6. Customer ServiceDeliver excellent service to ensure high levels of customer satisfactionCreate a store that meets local needs by building an understanding of customer-product preferences.Manage and analyse customer complaints to get insights for improvement of customer satisfactionBe the custodian of customer experience and lead brand loyaltyResponding to customer complaints and comments promptly and accurately.Scan and analyse customer environment, purchasing patterns and initiate activities that will influence customer behaviour including attracting new and retain existing customers7. System AdministrationManage staff clockings via ERS.Maintain and understand the system Meat Matrix.Manage and maintain CCTV cameras.Ensure availability of physical security guards in store.Manage the alarm system internally.