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Retail Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng Norman Goodfellows

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At Norman Goodfellows, we don’t just sell wine, spirits, and premium beverages — we create experiences worth toasting to. We’re on the hunt for a Retail Manager who’s got the perfect blend of leadership, passion, and a dash of flair. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating exceptional customer experiences, and can manage a team as smoothly as a perfectly aged whiskey, then we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities
  • Sales & Customer Experience

    • Drive sales performance and achieve store targets.

    • Deliver an exceptional customer experience that reflects the Norman Goodfellows brand.

    • Handle customer queries, complaints, and escalations with professionalism.

  • Operations & Compliance

    • Oversee day-to-day store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, liquor licensing, health & safety, and legal requirements.

    • Manage stock control, ordering, receiving, and shrinkage management.

    • Ensure store presentation, merchandising, and promotional displays meet company standards.

  • Team Leadership

    • Recruit, train, motivate, and manage store staff.

    • Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback.

    • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

  • Financial & Reporting

    • Manage budgets, expenses, and cost control.

    • Analyse sales data and prepare reports for management.

    • Drive profitability through effective resource allocation and cost management.

Key Competencies & Skills
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Commercial awareness and sales-driven mindset.

  • Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions.

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

  • Knowledge of stock management and retail systems (POS, inventory software).

Requirements
  • Matric/Grade 12 (Tertiary qualification in Retail/Business Management advantageous).

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ retail management experience, preferably in liquor, FMCG, or premium lifestyle retail.

  • Proven track record of achieving sales and managing high-performing teams.

  • Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Benefits
  • Competitive remuneration package

  • Provident fund

  • Group life and disability cover

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Retail Manager

Midrand, Gauteng Gap Consulting

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  • 3 years of experience in retail management, preferably in automotive, tech, or fast-paced retail environments
  • Strong leadership and team management skills with a hands-on approach
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service abilities
  • Data-driven mindset with experience working with CRM, sales dashboards, and inventory tools
  • Knowledge of used car retail or vehicle sales processes is a strong advantage
  • A passion for cars and the automotive industry
  • Valid drivers license

Salary Structure :

  • Negotiable Basic Salary of up to R 60 000 based on experience

Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days)

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Retail Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng NGF

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Overview

At Norman Goodfellows, we don’t just sell wine, spirits, and premium beverages — we create experiences worth toasting to. We’re on the hunt for a Retail Manager who’s got the perfect blend of leadership, passion, and a dash of flair. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating exceptional customer experiences, and can manage a team as smoothly as a perfectly aged whiskey, then we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities Sales & Customer Experience

Drive sales performance and achieve store targets.

Deliver an exceptional customer experience that reflects the Norman Goodfellows brand.

Handle customer queries, complaints, and escalations with professionalism.

Operations & Compliance

Oversee day-to-day store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, liquor licensing, health & safety, and legal requirements.

Manage stock control, ordering, receiving, and shrinkage management.

Ensure store presentation, merchandising, and promotional displays meet company standards.

Team Leadership

Recruit, train, motivate, and manage store staff.

Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback.

Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

Financial & Reporting

Manage budgets, expenses, and cost control.

Analyse sales data and prepare reports for management.

Drive profitability through effective resource allocation and cost management.

Key Competencies & Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Commercial awareness and sales-driven mindset.

Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions.

Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Knowledge of stock management and retail systems (POS, inventory software).

Requirements
  • Matric / Grade 12 (Tertiary qualification in Retail / Business Management advantageous).
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ retail management experience, preferably in liquor, FMCG, or premium lifestyle retail.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales and managing high-performing teams.
  • Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.
  • 3-5 yrs experience in a same / similar role - Strong verbal & written communication skills.
Benefits
  • Competitive Remuneration package
  • Provident fund
  • Group life and Disability cover

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Retail Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng Norman Goodfellows, Fourways/Illovo

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Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 09/09/2025

At Norman Goodfellows, we don’t just sell wine, spirits, and premium beverages — we create experiences worth toasting to. We’re on the hunt for a Retail Manager who’s got the perfect blend of leadership, passion, and a dash of flair. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating exceptional customer experiences, and can manage a team as smoothly as a perfectly aged whiskey, then we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive sales performance and achieve store targets.
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience that reflects the Norman Goodfellows brand.
  • Handle customer queries, complaints, and escalations with professionalism.
  • Operations & Compliance: Oversee day-to-day store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, liquor licensing, health & safety, and legal requirements.
  • Manage stock control, ordering, receiving, and shrinkage management.
  • Ensure store presentation, merchandising, and promotional displays meet company standards.
  • Recruit, train, motivate, and manage store staff.
  • Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback.
  • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
  • Manage budgets, expenses, and cost control.
  • Analyse sales data and prepare reports for management.
  • Drive profitability through effective resource allocation and cost management.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Commercial awareness and sales-driven mindset.
  • Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
  • Knowledge of stock management and retail systems (POS, inventory software).
Requirements
  • Matric/Grade 12 (Tertiary qualification in Retail/Business Management advantageous).
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ retail management experience, preferably in liquor, FMCG, or premium lifestyle retail.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales and managing high-performing teams.
  • Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.

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Retail Manager

Secunda, Mpumalanga ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal

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SUMMARY:

Retail Store Manager in Secunda, Mpumalanga

Recruiter:

Eskort

Job Ref:

Ire /JR

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Secunda, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Retail Store Manager in Secunda, Mpumalanga

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide an oversight and leading all operations of the store in ensuring that the store functions smoothly while optimizing profits.

The role will promote and increase customer traffic to the store by improving customer satisfaction levels and ensuring stock availability to customers at all times.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications

JOB ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12

Diploma/Degree in Retail or Business or related qualification will be advantageous

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a managerial or leadership level.

Knowledge Required

Prior 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.c.

Knowledge and understanding of FMCG environment and related legislation.

Management of perishable products with short shelf life especially in meat industry.

Understanding of retail consumer behaviour and purchasing trends.

Understanding of the retail and meat market.

Skills Required

English Proficiency (read, write and speak). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Demonstratable 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 ACTIVITIES

  • Stock Management

Stock Ordering

Place orders with factories and other suppliers

Follow up on orders

Manage deliveries, delivery dates and stock upon arrival

Manage stock order volumes

Stock Receiving

Receive ordered stock

Report delivery shortfalls, and damages

Follow up on non-received stock

Capture received stock on Meat Matrix Stock controlling Daily stock levels reporting

Run stock depletion reports- cashiers Balance off with stock receiving

Manage stock levels threshold Manage stock shrinkage: stock losses/damages/dumpings

  • Housekeeping

Store 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 resolution of the Act.

  • Employee Management

Employee Recruitment

Onboarding and Induction of new employees

Training and Development

Employee Relations (Discipline in the workplace)

Performance Management

Employee Wellness

Employee Motivation

  • Store Organisation

Display 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 products

Managing of non-moving items and display areas

  • Cash Management

Manage 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.

  • Customer Service

Deliver excellent service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction

Create 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 satisfaction

Be the custodian of customer experience and lead brand loyalty

Responding 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 customers

  • System Administration Manage staff clockings 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.



Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Sales and Business Development
  • Industries Advertising Services

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Retail Manager

Ellisras, Limpopo Dante Personnel

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Minimum requirements:
  • Matric
  • Holds a tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Marketing, or Business (advantageous) with more than 5 years of proven experience as a Retail Manager within Agriculture (recommended)
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective clients
  • Identify priority products for the area of responsibility
  • Manage all operations and delegate responsibilities to staff
  • Supervise and lead staff to achieve maximum performance
  • Manage stock levels and purchasing
  • Handle customer complaints to protect the stores reputation
  • Oversee promotions and in-store displays
  • Stay up to date with market trends to identify improvement needs for the store
  • Analyse sales and revenue reports and prepare forecasts
  • Promote priority products based on customer needs and product benefits
  • Maintain sound product knowledge, including competitor products
  • Track customer sales history and success rates to ensure repeat orders
  • Identify product development needs
  • Achieve targets in line with company strategy and policies
  • Manage sales objectives by projecting expected sales volumes
  • Maintain constant awareness of economic indicators, changing trends, demand and supply, and competitors
  • Contribute positively by achieving expected results
  • Provide input into the development and implementation of new programmes, sales initiatives, and strategies
  • Document client interactions and manage data relating to activities, accounts, and partners
  • Ensure the effectiveness of cross-selling activities
  • Contribute to the development and review of long-term sales strategies

Consultant: MERIǪUE GOUWS - Dante Personnel Greenstone
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Retail Manager

Pretoria, Gauteng Dante Personnel

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Minimum requirements:
  • Matric
  • At least 5 years experience in sales and managing retail store and staff
  • Sufficient in Pastel Accounting
  • Will be in charge of opening and closing of the store Monday to Friday
  • Sales and marketing of store
  • Ensuring that vehicles are checked and maintained
  • Ordering stock
  • POS cash up at the end of the day
Consultant: Jenna Kruger - Dante Personnel East Rand
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Retail Manager

Pretoria North, Gauteng Dante Group

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Will be in charge of opening and closing of the store Monday to Friday Sales and marketing of store Ensuring that vehicles are checked and maintained Ordering stock POS cash up at the end of the day Matric At least 5 years experience in sales and managing retail store and staff Sufficient in Pastel Accounting
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Retail Manager

Century City, Western Cape R900000 - R1200000 Y ACDC Dynamics

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Retail Manager Richmond Park

ACDC Dynamics a leading manufacturer, importer, and distributor of quality products in the electrical, electronics, pumps, and tools industry is looking for an experienced and dynamic Retail Manager.

Purpose of the Role

The Retail Manager plans and directs the day-to-day operations of the Branch. Develops strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability, create store policies and marketing programs that will increase sales and grow the existing customer base. Maintain high store standards and conditions and foster a positive environment.

Ensure customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient. Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability. Forecast staffing needs and develop a recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas.

Key performance areas:

  • Manage retail staff, among which includes people working on the floor, and the cashiers
  • Meet financial goals by analysing variances, initiating corrective actions, formulating pricing policies and scheduling expenditures
  • Make sure pricing is correct
  • Work on store displays
  • Attend trade shows in order to identify new services and products

  • Recruit, Coach, counsel, discipline, and train employees

  • Evaluate self-on-the-job performance, as well as other staff
  • Identify market trends that appeal to customers
  • Ensure products are clean and ready to be displayed
  • Approve contracts with store vendors

  • Maintain inventory and ensure items are in stock

  • Ensure promotions are accurate and in tune with company's standards
  • Utilize computers to record sales figures, for data analysis and forward planning
  • Make sure that health and safety measures are met
  • Maintain health and safety measures and store's cleanliness
  • Organize and distribute staff schedules
  • Preside over staff meetings
  • Help, drive, motivate, and encourage retail sales staff to achieve sales targets
  • Handle customer complaints, issues and questions

  • Minimum 5 years managing a retail store, preference will be given to candidates with electrical knowledge and experience and experience in a similar work environment.

  • Qualification in Business Administration, Retail Management or similar will be advantageous
  • Experience in Accpacc or similar computer packages will be advantageous

Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and management style, plan lead and control
- Good Financial acumen
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience in arranging customer days
- Knowledge and experience with in-store promotions
- Willing to work on Saturdays/Public holidays

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Retail Manager

Rondebosch, Western Cape R14400 - R168000 Y TE Technical Services

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Busy retailer client is looking for the following to join their team. Candidates who have experience in the following fields will be shortlisted and contacted for interviews. You will need to have at least 3 years' experience in either of the following:

Assistant FMCG manager

Fresh Foods manager

Butchery supervisor

Deli supervisor

Submit your CV today to be considered for these roles. References and necessary checks will be carried out and work history will be verified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R7 000,00 - R14 000,00 per month

Experience:

  • RETAIL MANAGEMENT: 3 years (Required)

Language:

  • ENGLISH (Preferred)

Location:

  • Rondebosch, Western Cape (City of Cape Town) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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