Our client, a prominent retail liquor chain group headquartered in the Western Cape. Since their establishment in 2012, they have provided exceptional services in the realm of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Operating in the emerging markets, they consider their customers as part of their extended family. Their commitment is grounded in the principle of delivering on their promises "we believe in doing exactly what we say we're going to do". Join them in their journey to create meaningful experiences for both their team members and valued customersOur client is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join their team in Gugulethu, Cape Town.Job Purpose:Assist the Manager with the daily operations of the store, ensuring smooth running of all operations, maximizing sales, and minimizing cost. Allocate and delegate responsibilities to the team. Motivation of staff members to perform to maximum capacity. Boost revenue and develop the storeResponsibilities:Responsible to meet store targetsMaintain the store expenses within budgetOverall management of shrinkage within the storeMotivation of staff to buy in the success of the storeAssist with stock control, monitoring stock levels and purchasesAssist and participate in category stock counts as required, investigate variancesStock to be received and GRV procedure ensuring transfers, claims and invoices are captured correctlyAssist in the receiving function ensuring accurate stock in the right quantities received, returns done timeouslyAssist in managing the Front-End FunctionControl and check floatsEnsure cash up procedure is done correctly, and money dropped as per procedureOversee the staff component of the storeAssist with recruitment, training, orientation, appraisal, and supervision of the staff componentAssist with monthly scheduling of staff to optimize staff, limiting the use of outsourced staff and payment of overtimeStaff uniforms ensuring staff is always dressed neatly and correctlyEnsure compliance with store policies, procedures, and rulesGuide and motivate staff towards maximum performance planning, time management and productivity of staffThe Supervisor together with the Tops Manager will be responsible for the safety of the store, staff, and customersQualification and requirements:Grade 12Related qualification will be beneficial5 to 10 years managerial experience within retail environmentSalary - Market relatedWorking hours - Monday to Sunday (Shifts)Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number L37XRXX8 subject heading or email body.Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed to maintaining diversity in its appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd, therefore also encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful, and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd. does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email recruitment@surgo.co.za#J-18808-Ljbffr