Retail Store Manager

We are a local Superette. We are looking for an energetic Retail Store Manager our busy store in Waikato

Position: Retail Store Manager

To be considered for this role, you should have at least 1-year of relevant work experience or relevant qualification preferably a Diploma in Hospitality or Business Management.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the store, and the task may involve some heavy lifting. Your normal responsibilities will be but not limited to;

• Selling goods and services to customers and advising them about the product and services.
• Ensure the stores overall sales, gross profit, and other targets must be reached and expenses are minimized.
• Maintaining, evaluating and setting of service standards for all sales staff.
• Product buying process includes product selection, mix and predicts stock levels. Stock take as per the Company's guidelines and reported to the management on regular intervals.
• Maintain, evaluate and formulate the price and marketing strategies of the product after keeping in mind the competitor’s strategy in regards to sales.
• Shop price tagging should be correct. Display for promotions and specials are to be planned.
• Responsible for maintaining stock and financial transactions.
• Present a budget and manage the business in accordance to budget.
• Train, hire and supervise staff.
• To handle all customer enquiries or complaints referred by the sales staff.
• To ensure that all existing health and occupational requirements are complied.
• Maintaining awareness of market trends and monitoring local competitors.
• Maintaining accurate records of all pricings, sales and activity reports.
• Promoting and advertising products. Promote the company locally and via social media.
• Assist owner and accountant with weekly pay reporting and banking.
• Handle the cash register including all cash, eftpos and credit sales plus refunds and exchanges.
• Ensure the operations and Administration (back end) of the store is maintained, including ensuring credit claims, old stock, ordering, undelivered stock. Purchase orders, stock returns. Transfers and Pricing are actioned and comply with company policies and procedures.

To be considered for this role you should be able to provide previous work references.

Working on weekends and will be available on-calls (if required) for this position.

Hourly wage rate: $28 - $35 per hour depending on experience and skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who are already in New Zealand and has relevant work experience.

All suitable candidates should be able to pass a drug test and a Ministry of Justice/Police check when required.

If this sounds like a position that you are interested in, please send your CV along with a cover letter.

Only applicants who meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.