Store Manager( External Applications Only- Mthatha Central)

Cashbuild is the largest retailer of building materials and associated products, selling directly to cash-paying customers through its 255 (and growing) stores in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi and Zambia. Cashbuild which employs 4 738 people, comprises Cashbuild Limited and the operating subsidiaries registered in the abovementioned countries. Cashbuild is the first choice retailer in its chosen field in all the regions in which it operates. It achieves this by carrying a focused in-depth quality product range at the most competitive prices, to meet the needs of the local market for homebuilders, home improvers, contractors, farmers, traders and any persons wanting to purchase our quality building materials for cash. Cashbuild shares have been listed on the JSE Securities Exchange since 1986.Description: Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy. Requirements: Grade 12 with at least 3 (three) years related retail management experience or 5 (five) years related retail management experience Must have well developed business acumen Must be able to work under pressure Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy) Must have strong leadership skills Must have strong administrative skills Own transport is preferable with valid drivers licence Must have own cell phone Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and / or neighbouring Countries legislation Must have strong Human Resources Management skills Attention to detail Key Performance Area: Strategic Management Develop, implement and manage a strategic plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Divisional strategy and strategic initiatives Grow and Protect Market Share Grow transactions, sales and market share in store as defined in the budget Achieve sales budgets and growth objectives Manage and promote the customer loyalty programmes and 3rd party credit Develop action plans to protect the markets where competitors are entering the markets. Ensure Store Business plans are implemented and updated when required Customer Service Manage the implementation and monitoring of the Customer Service strategy in the store Ensure an effective Delivery Service is maintained within the store as per company policy Grow and maintain VIC and charge card client base Recommend Range improvements to suite the market Asset Control Manage and control shrinkage within the Store as per policy Protect Assets (Cash, Stock and Fixed) Managing Debtors within the Store Analyze security requirements and recommend changes in the Store. Ensure physical security measures in the store are implemented and maintained. Business Trade Licenses (Countries) Ensure that all relevant Trade Licenses are up to date and renewed timeously, where applicable Human Resource Management Manage manpower requirements in line with the Company and Division strategy Ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the store Ensure open communication / relations with the Store Employee Forum and staff. Ensure training & Development is in place for the store. Manage Employee Relations within the store Maintaining Store Standards Conduct daily floor walks Ensure implementation of agreed Action Plans (PIP's) where necessary Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in the Store Ensure maintenance of housekeeping standards Ensure merchandising policies and standards are adhered to Ensure ready for business is implemented within the stores Ensure lighting, store and racking is maintained in good condition Stock Management Ensure stock is ordered and received as per policy Ensure that damage stock is cleared as per policy Implement Obsolete / deranged stock action plans as per policy Manage the slow moving stock as per policy Implement excess stock action plans as per policy Store Safety (OHSA) Standards Manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation: Ensure all required checklists are completed Ensure appointment of all OHSA representatives for the store as per OHSA Act or if required as per relevant country legislation Investigate, report and manage OHSA Incidents Expense management Manage the Store to the Financial Model and benchmarks Maintenance of expenses in line with budget within the store Insurance Claims Administration Report all incidents to the relevant insurer. Liaison with relevant insurer on the claim particulars and validity of the claim Submission of documentation to the relevant insurer. Management of CB Way Implement and maintain controls and disciplines as per the CB Way