SUPERMARKET MANAGER — GAUTENG

New Retail Venture | Gauteng

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Supermarket Manager to join a new, independently owned supermarket retail venture in Gauteng.

We are looking for a hands-on retail professional with a strong track record in supermarket operations who can take responsibility for the successful launch and day-to-day management of a 500+ sqm supermarket operation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced manager to become part of a growing retail business at an early stage, with scope to play a significant role in establishing the store, developing the team and contributing to future expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the overall day-to-day operation of the supermarket.
• Manage sales, gross margins, stock levels, shrinkage and operating costs.
• Drive customer service and store standards.
• Recruit, train and manage store personnel.
• Manage ordering, replenishment and stock availability.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and the buying/procurement network.
• Implement promotions and merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company operating standards.
• Prepare and report on key operational and financial performance indicators.
• Build a disciplined, customer-focused and commercially driven store culture.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone with:

• At least 5–8 years' supermarket management experience, preferably managing a store of comparable size.
• A proven record of managing sales, margins, stock and shrinkage.
• Strong knowledge of supermarket merchandising and replenishment.
• Experience managing and motivating a diverse store team.
• Strong commercial and numerical ability.
• Excellent customer-service orientation.
• The confidence and initiative to operate in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience with major South African supermarket groups will be advantageous.

We are particularly interested in experienced managers who are ready to take their supermarket management experience into a growing independent retail business.

The opportunity

This is more than a conventional store-management position. The successful candidate will join the business at an important stage and will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of the operating model, store standards and future growth of the business.

Location: Gauteng
Sector: Supermarket / FMCG Retail
Position: Supermarket Manager
Employment: Full-time

Pay: R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person