- Randburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Retail Management
- Reference: 181392
Vacancy Details
Employer: Core Group
iStore, the home of everything Apple and Africa’s largest Apple Premium Reseller, is looking for a highly adaptable and dynamic Outlying Operations Roaming Store Manager to join our team.
This role is based in Rosebank, however, the successful candidate will be required to travel and temporarily relocate at short notice to support various iStores across the country where operational support is needed. These locations include iStores in Highveld, Mall of the North, Loch Logan, Ilanga, Vaal, and Waterfall.
As a Roaming Store Manager, you will take full accountability for store performance during your deployment period, stepping in to stabilise operations, lead teams, and ensure the store delivers on all commercial and customer experience objectives. Assignments may vary in duration depending on business needs.
All reasonable costs associated with temporary relocation, including accommodation and travel, will be covered by the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of store operations during deployment periods
- Lead, motivate, and stabilise teams to ensure optimal performance
- Drive store performance to meet or exceed sales, financial, and operational targets
- Deliver a world-class customer experience aligned with the iStore brand
- Quickly assess operational challenges and implement effective solutions
- Ensure alignment with company strategy, standards, and processes
- Compile and manage store performance reporting
- Build strong relationships across various teams and regions
What We’re Looking For
- A highly adaptable, resilient individual who thrives in changing environments
- Willingness and ability to travel and relocate on short notice for undefined periods
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing large teams
- Ability to quickly integrate into new teams and environments
- Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills
- Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, high-pressure retail environment
- Passion for technology and delivering exceptional customer experiences
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Tertiary qualification advantageous)
- 5+ years’ experience managing large teams in a complex, high-turnover retail environment
- Strong matrix management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proven track record in achieving store targets and driving performance
- Retail operations experience and strong business acumen
- Experience in analysing and reporting on store performance
If you’re someone who thrives on challenge, enjoys variety, and can step in and make an immediate impact — this is the opportunity for you.
Apply today and be part of a team that brings the Apple experience to life across Africa.
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About Core Group
We offer people the most exciting information, communication and entertainment technology for work and play and service them through our network of re-sellers and our own retail outlets.
At the core of our business is the Apple brand. We are the sole distributors for Apple in South Africa. In support of Apple, our accessories brands offer products that enhance this technological eco-system.
iStore is an Apple Premium Reseller (APR) which is a dedicated hub for Apple products and accessories. With 18 Stores conveniently situated across the Country, iStore is the largest APR in Southern Africa. iStore aims to maximize customer value offerings by providing an authentic Apple experience and offering customers exclusive services such as in-store complimentary training, technical support and technical set-up. iStore offers contracts on various mobile networks as well as a 2 year extended warranty option with iCare Plus.
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