Branch Manager

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Branch Manager for our new store in Cavendish Square (Western Cape) opening soon.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Customer Focus
- Staff Management
- Training
- and Development of Store Team
- Community Involvement
- Profit-minded Financial Acumen
- Administration
- Store
- and Merchandising Standards
- Merchant Mentality
- Protection of Company Assets

**Key Competencies**:

- Communication
- Promoting
- and Supporting Change
- Personal Organization
- and Effectiveness
- Problem solving
- Area of Specialism; Product and Sport Expertise, Business Acumen and Numerical Ability
- People Skills
- Management Skills
- Accountability and Execution

**Key Attributes**:

- Personal Energy & Drive
- Speed to Execute
- Attention to Detail
- Affinity for Product and Ability to Sell
- Inspirational
- Ability
- and Eagerness to Learn

**Requirements**:

- Retail (sales) experience (min. 5 years)
- Store Management experience (min. 3 years)
- 3 years (staff) management experience (min. 15-20 full-time, permanent staff)
- Strong customer service orientation
- Merchant (trader) mentality
- Ability to manage financial budgets (including asset control)
- Strong leadership and verbal communication skills
- Previous IR experience
- Computer literate (MS Word/Excel)

We offer a competitive salary (based on experience) with pension, medical aid, and other incentive benefits.

The Holdsport Group is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and to achieving an equitably representative and diverse workforce.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Claremont, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Retail: 5 years (required)
- Staff Management: 3 years (required)