Store Manager at Jet, Upington Kalahari
The Foschini Group · Upington, Northern Cape
Overview
Jet, part of The Foschini Group, is looking for a Store Manager to lead the Upington Kalahari store. This is a full time retail management role where you will run day to day store operations, lead a team, and drive sales. It suits someone with retail experience who is ready to step into a leadership position in a well known South African fashion brand.
About the role
As a Store Manager at Jet in Upington Kalahari, you will be responsible for the overall running of the store and for creating a great shopping experience for customers. You will lead a team of sales assistants, manage stock, and make sure the store hits its sales and profit targets.
What you can expect to do:
- Lead and motivate the store team to deliver excellent customer service
- Manage daily store operations including opening and closing procedures
- Drive sales and meet store targets
- Oversee stock control, stock takes, and replenishment
- Handle cash management, banking, and admin duties
- Ensure the store looks great and follows brand standards
- Recruit, train, and develop store staff
Requirements
- Matric or equivalent qualification
- Previous retail experience, ideally in a supervisory or management role
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good numeracy and cash handling ability
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work retail hours including weekends and public holidays
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead the store team to achieve sales targets
- Oversee daily store operations and ensure smooth running
- Manage stock levels, stock takes, and minimise shrinkage
- Handle customer queries and complaints professionally
- Manage store administration, cash ups, and banking
- Train and develop staff to improve performance
- Ensure store presentation meets brand standards
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Location
- Upington, Northern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This Store Manager role at Jet in Upington is a great opportunity if you have retail experience and want to take on more responsibility. The Foschini Group is a major South African retailer, so getting your foot in the door here could open up many career paths.
When you apply, update your CV to highlight any retail or supervisory experience you have. Even if you were a senior sales assistant, mention times you led a team, handled cash, or managed stock. Those are the skills they want.
For the interview, be ready to talk about how you would motivate a team, handle a difficult customer, and keep the store looking good. Speak clearly about your sales numbers if you have them. Show that you understand the Jet brand and its customers.
Retail hours can be long and include weekends, so show you are reliable and flexible. Good luck, you have got this!
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