Description:
Location: East London, South Africa
Industry: Retail – Fruit & Veg
Job Purpose:
Our Client is looking for a hands-on and reliable Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations at their Fruit & Veg retail store in East London. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills , be hard-working , and able to assist in driving team performance. You should be comfortable managing and disciplining staff when needed, supporting customer service excellence, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Store Manager in overseeing all store operations
- Lead by example with a strong work ethic and presence on the floor
- Supervise, motivate, and support staff across all departments
- Ensure store policies, procedures, and performance standards are upheld
- Handle staff discipline, timekeeping, and performance management where necessary
- Oversee stock control, receiving, and merchandising processes
- Ensure excellent customer service is maintained at all times
- Deal with escalated customer complaints and resolve issues effectively
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient store environment
- Assist with cash-ups, banking, and daily sales reporting
Requirements:
Location: East London, South Africa
Industry: Retail – Fruit & Veg
Job Purpose:
Our Client is looking for a hands-on and reliable Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations at their Fruit & Veg retail store in East London. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills , be hard-working , and able to assist in driving team performance. You should be comfortable managing and disciplining staff when needed, supporting customer service excellence, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Store Manager in overseeing all store operations
- Lead by example with a strong work ethic and presence on the floor
- Supervise, motivate, and support staff across all departments
- Ensure store policies, procedures, and performance standards are upheld
- Handle staff discipline, timekeeping, and performance management where necessary
- Oversee stock control, receiving, and merchandising processes
- Ensure excellent customer service is maintained at all times
- Deal with escalated customer complaints and resolve issues effectively
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient store environment
- Assist with cash-ups, banking, and daily sales reporting
- Assist the Store Manager in overseeing all store operations
- Lead by example with a strong work ethic and presence on the floor
- Supervise, motivate, and support staff across all departments
- Ensure store policies, procedures, and performance standards are upheld
- Handle staff discipline, timekeeping, and performance management where necessary
- Oversee stock control, receiving, and merchandising processes
- Ensure excellent customer service is maintained at all times
- Deal with escalated customer complaints and resolve issues effectively
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient store environment
- Assist with cash-ups, banking, and daily sales reporting
Requirements:
- Minimum 3–5 years of retail experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant management role
- Experience in the fresh produce or FMCG sector is an advantage
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Ability to discipline and guide staff professionally
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to work retail hours , including weekends and public holidays
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high performance
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership presence
- Team motivator and role model
- Conflict resolution and disciplinary capability
- Customer-centric approach
- Results-driven and detail-oriented
Remuneration:
Market-related salary, based on experience and responsibilities.
- Minimum 3–5 years of retail experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant management role
- Experience in the fresh produce or FMCG sector is an advantage
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Ability to discipline and guide staff professionally
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to work retail hours , including weekends and public holidays
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high performance
- Strong leadership presence
- Team motivator and role model
- Conflict resolution and disciplinary capability
- Customer-centric approach
- Results-driven and detail-oriented
Requirements:
- Minimum 3–5 years of retail experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant management role
- Experience in the fresh produce or FMCG sector is an advantage
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Ability to discipline and guide staff professionally
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to work retail hours , including weekends and public holidays
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high performance
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership presence
- Team motivator and role model
- Conflict resolution and disciplinary capability
- Customer-centric approach
- Results-driven and detail-oriented
Remuneration:
Market-related salary, based on experience and responsibilities.