Rustenburg: General Store Manager posted by Staff Solutions

About the Role

As General Manager of our Rustenburg store, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business unit and driving performance to achieve both budgeted and strategic goals. Your leadership will be crucial in achieving store performance targets, optimizing stock levels, managing marketing and supplier relations, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the achievement of the Top Line Budget, Gross Profit, and Bottom Line Profit goals.
• Maximize income through various revenue streams, including rebates, promotions, selling of ends, and ad-hoc sales.
• Ensure success in key performance areas such as basket size, feet count, departmental participation, and cash/credit ratio to sales.
• Manage shrinkage and stock holding to ensure inventory remains within budgeted limits (not exceeding 4.5 weeks).
• Ensure a broad and suitable product range for both retail and wholesale needs, aligned with consumer demands.
• Ensure stock levels meet rate of sale demands, with top-selling items stocked and correctly merchandised.
• Maintain effective stock management practices, including the use of stock card systems and supplier cycle sheets.
• Oversee purchasing decisions in line with the rate of sale, ensuring stock turnover and minimizing overstocking.
• Manage stock returns, claims, and discrepancies effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail management, ideally within the FMCG or wholesale sectors.
• Strong financial management skills with experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in using Pastel, Excel, SAP, and other related software.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not mentioned in original

Salary & Benefits

Salary details: $ [Salary Amount] per annum.