Liquor Store Manager

Closing Date 2026/07/05

Reference Number SHO260624-3

Job Title Liquor Store Manager

Job Type Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town or City Durban Central KZN

Purpose of the Job To maximise sustainable liquor shop sales by:

• Supporting, monitoring, co-ordinating the effective management of the liquor shop staff
• Assuring reliable stock availability
• Minimising shrinkage and wastage
• Meeting and exceeding customer expectations

Job Advert Details

Job Category Retail

Job Objectives HR administration

Financial

Sales maximisation

Minimisation of wastage and in-store markdown (accountable losses) and shrinkage (unaccountable losses)

Branch sales reporting

Meeting customer expectations

Business Processes

Effective merchandising and stock availability assurance

Housekeeping, health, safety and insurance risk assurance

Qualifications Matric - essential

Other - Valid driver's license

Experience Sales management

Retail profitability

Knowledge of the functions that support sales and service

Merchandising principles

Supply chain knowledge

Retail product / range knowledge

Liquor product knowledge (e.g. types of beer, wine, brandies, whisky, etc.)

Safety standards in the Liquor Store and the discipline to enforce those standards

Knowledge of the National Liquor Act of 2003

Customer service principles

Knowledge of basic principles of shelf packing and stock management

Knowledge and Skills Workplace / Industry Knowledge and Experience

Sales management / supervisory experience in retail environment

Experience within a similar work environment i.e. liquor store or shop

Promotional planning

Sales reporting

Retail store operations management

Computer literacy

Interpersonal and communication skills

Scheduling of staff

Knowledge of basic principles of shelve packing and stock management

Merchandising principles

Workplace / Industry Skills

Sales performance management

In-store stock management

Budget (cost) control

Merchandising

Policy Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

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If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.