Assistant Store Manager

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Retail
Reference: 2368478

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Career Circuit

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Assistant Store Manager to support the daily operations of a retail store. The successful candidate will assist in driving sales performance, leading and developing staff, maintaining operational standards, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role will also oversee store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.

Key Requirements:

Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Retail Supervisor, or Team Leader.
Retail industry experience is essential.
Strong customer service and sales-driven mindset.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy and experience with retail POS systems.
Professional, well-spoken, and able to confidently discuss operational and commercial responsibilities.
Strong adaptability and leadership capability.
Must align with and embody the brand culture.
Preference will be given to candidates from luxury or premium retail brands.

Required Skills

Problem Solving
Team Leadership
Time Management
Attention To Detail
Communication Skills
Customer Service Excellence
Retail Operations
Staff Training And Development
Sales And Performance Management

Candidate Requirements

Key Skills & Competencies:

Team Leadership
Customer Service Excellence
Retail Operations
Sales & Performance Management
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Staff Training & Development

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About Career Circuit

Career Circuit is a truly South African, privately owned Human Capital Recruitment and Management Services company, established in 2010. With cumulatively in excess of 50 years’ Human Capital Recruitment and Management experience, we partner with Candidates, Clients, Strategic Industry Partners and Subject Specialists to facilitate successful professional business partnerships. As specialist “generalists” in our approach, we offer end-to-end Human Capital solutions.

Being an equal opportunity employer, our Career Circuit Team is a truly unique blend of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share a common passion - to maximise every possible opportunity to facilitate a positive difference in someone’s life. Suitably qualified and experienced, we are sensitive to the ever-changing business environment and pride ourselves in offering professional, dynamic, personalised and tailor-made solutions to our valued Business Partners.