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Retail Store Manager

Johannesburg
Salary: Up to R25 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Retail
Reference: CET004225/LR

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Employer: Sentinel Staffing Services

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSOur client is a small, growing retail group specialising in footwear and apparel. They pride themselves on strong brands, excellent customer service, and hands-on leadership. We need a Retail Store Manager who can be trusted with the keys, the till, the team, and the overall performance of the store.This position is available immediately, and we aim to finalise placement in December. The ideal candidate will step confidently into a leadership role that covers people, operations, stock, and customer experience - keeping the store running smoothly, safely, and profitably.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 2+ years as a Store Manager or Supervisor in retail.
Experience in footwear or apparel (highly beneficial).
A proven, impeccable track record — trustworthy, disciplined, and consistent.
Strong computer literacy, especially with POS systems and retail administration.
Experience in cash-ups, opening/closing procedures, scheduling, and stock management.
Ability to supervise the floor, drive service excellence, and manage staff performance.
A passion for retail — essential, as retail hours are demanding.
Own car preferred (travel between stores required).
Open to all demographics (preference: male).
Salary cap: R25 000 (negotiable for the perfect candidate).

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

1. People & Leadership

Lead, train, coach, and motivate the store team.
Manage staff schedules, attendance, leave, and performance.
Create a positive, accountable, service-driven store culture.

2. Store Operations

Oversee opening and closing procedures daily.
Complete accurate cash-ups and banking.
Maintain high standards of store presentation and customer experience.
Ensure compliance with operational processes and company policies.

3. Stock & Inventory Control

Receive and process stock accurately on the system.
Handle IBTs, returns, and stock adjustments.
Conduct regular stock counts and manage shrinkage.
Keep stockrooms organised and produce strong floor displays.

4. Merchandising & Buying Support

Assist with seasonal buying and product selection.
Use sales insights to suggest replenishment and range opportunities.
Ensure merchandising meets brand and store standards.

5. Reporting

Prepare monthly sales, stock, and performance reports.
Track KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.

WHEN & WHERE

Based primarily at Woodmead (Johannesburg), with occasional support at the Boksburg store.
Retail hours include weekends, public holidays, and peak-season extended trading times.
Start date: Immediate (December appointment preferred).

ARE YOU A GREAT FIT?

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About Sentinel Staffing Services

Sentinel Staffing Services has been providing a professional recruitment solution to employers and job seekers in all industries since 1999.

We offer a full recruitment service for permanent and contract staff/vacancies from entry level to Financial, Office Support, Engineering, Human Resources, Technical, Information Technology, Warehousing, Legal and Senior Executives.

Our mission is to ensure that our clients and job applicants are satisfied with our recruitment service and that their recruitment needs are met through our professionally trained personnel consultants.

Sentinel Staffing Services has an extensive database of top quality clients and candidates in a permanent/contract capacity.