We are a retail business based in Whakatane, BOP. We are seeking a capable Store Manager to join the team.
You will have a tertiary level qualification or at least three years of relevant work experience in supervisory/management roles.
Be able to work long hours and during public holidays as required.
You will be given 30 hours minimum guaranteed hours per week. Remuneration will be $30.00-$32.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Effectively manage the overall operations of the store
- Lead the team independently and supervise the staff for smooth routine operations of business.
- Manage the daily operations of the store including the takeaway at the premises
- Manage and supervise staff, including hiring, rostering, training and performance evaluation
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Monitor and analyse sales and financial data
- Practice excellent communication skills with staff, management and customers.
- Manage finances, including budgeting, cash handling and financial reporting
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, and negotiate contracts and pricing
- Implement marketing and promotional activities to attract and retain customers
- Resolve customer complaints and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Strategically plan the growth of business at local level ensuring maximum regular casual customer at the store.
- Introduce and implement new and innovative ideas to generate revenue.
- Manage operations with passion, integrity and knowledge while promoting the culture and values of the store.
- Manage staff hiring and training for the full business operation
- Provide direction to staff to achieve the store goals.
- Provide coaching and feedback to staff and assess performance on an ongoing basis
- Ensure store meets health & safety and cleanliness standards.
- Order and manage stock at hand and make decisions on pricing and stock levels
- Stocktake periodically and to check for difference in physical stock and stock in books.
- Make policies and checks to minimise stock expiry and wastage and to minimize the difference between physical stock at store and stock in books
- Perform any other tasks required by the employer