Assistant Store Manager (Menlyn Boutique)

  • Pretoria, South Africa
  • Full-time
  • POSTED 21 DAYS AGO

About the job

Are you a born ENTREPRENEUR who loves to INNOVATE or do you prefer driving COLLABORATION with a sense of RESPONSIBILITY and a touch of EXCELLENCE? If you answered yes, then we want to hear from you. Applying for a job at LINDT is an easy process. Simply click APPLY and follow the steps to upload your application.

Position Purpose

To uphold the integrity and promote the image of Lindt by managing day-to-day operations of the Lindt Retail Boutique. To work closely with the staff members, Store Manager, personnel, and appropriate corporate contacts resulting in the aggressive growth and development of the Lindt Brand.

Key Responsibilities

Store Operations

Assist with the daily operations of Lindt retail Boutique

Uphold the values of exemplary customer service through modeling of behavior and establishing appropriate guidelines

Monitor sales daily with a goal to maximize store profitability without sacrificing customer service

Timely ordering of merchandise and supplies with focus on overall inventory management and loss prevention

Daily paperwork and accounting, and other store administration.

Develop and grow Corporate Sales business and strategy

Develop and utilize full knowledge of all products and sales information with a constant focus on achieving sales goals while controlling expenses

Maintain high standards for cleanliness and food/product safety.

Open and close the Boutique according to shift plan

Conduct monthly reports as required by Head Office

Marketing

Seek out local marketing opportunities and support corporate marketing initiatives

Implement local marketing initiatives driven by the Marketing department

Compliance with price changes and corporate merchandising initiatives

Maintain store merchandising presentation to company standards

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

2-4 years retail management experience

Tertiary education preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Familiar with social media channels

Strong time management habits

A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member

Excellent attention to detail, organizational and excellent multi-tasking skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft, Excel and Outlook

Experience in merchandising and presentation of premium products along with highly developed customer service and selling skills

Sales oriented, able to develop and build business

A talent for sales and selling

A passion of chocolate!

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