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EMMANUEL KABEYA

EMMANUEL KABEYA

Assistant Manager
Durban

Summary

Front-End Supervisor and Assistant Manager with extensive experience in the retail industry. Proven track record in multitasking, staff management, and administration. Successfully overseen operational tasks and ensured smooth store operations. Implemented expert promotional strategies for customer retention. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture, consistently striving to elevate employee performance and drive overall success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Bottle Store Manager

Pick N Pay Kirstens Village Market
01.2019 - 06.2024
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Monitored expiration datesof products, removing out-of-date items to maintane quality standards
  • Assisted in inventory management , conducting regular stocktakes to prevent discrepancies.
  • collaborated with with the security team to prevent shoplifting and ensurea safe shopping environment.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff, sharing knowledge and best practices for the operations.
  • Provided feedback to management on customer needs.
  • Responded to customer enquiries with accurate information on products and services.
  • Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on the customer preferences.

Front End Supervisor

Pick N Pay Junction
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash drawers.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing safety guidelines among team members consistently.
  • Managed inventory levels at checkout, ensuring that high-demand items were always available.
  • Streamlined front-end operations, allowing for more efficient customer flow during rush periods.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop strategies for improving overall store performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in the development of staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints, restoring customer confidence and loyalty.
  • Enhanced overall shopping experience, making sure that front end was always clean, well-organized, and customer-friendly.
  • Optimized merchandise displays at checkout area, enhancing impulse purchases and increasing sales.
  • Maintained a clean and organized front-end area to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Fostered culture of teamwork and cooperation among staff, leading to more effective problem resolution.
  • Oversaw installation of new checkout software, minimizing errors and speeding up transactions.
  • Handled personnel issues such as attendance tracking, time-off requests, disciplinary actions fairly.
  • Monitored cashier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Cashier

BP UMBILO
01.2012 - 01.2014

-Processing transactions.

-Operating the point-of -sale system.

-Handling cash and credit transactions.

-Providing customer service.

-Monitoring fuel sale.

Education

Master of Arts - Business Management

University of The People
Online
04.2001 - 2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Safety Management

Oxbridge Academy

Skills

    Shift supervising

    Training and Development

    Strategic leadership

    Compliance management

    Customer Service Management

    Store Merchandising

    Operations Management

    Loss Prevention

    Cash Management

    Store displays

    POS Systems

    Staff Supervision

Languages

Swahili, French
English
zulu

Certification

NOSA Certificate in HACCP

Timeline

Assistant Bottle Store Manager

Pick N Pay Kirstens Village Market
01.2019 - 06.2024

Front End Supervisor

Pick N Pay Junction
01.2014 - 01.2019

Cashier

BP UMBILO
01.2012 - 01.2014

NOSA Certificate in HACCP

05-2009

Master of Arts - Business Management

University of The People
04.2001 - 2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Safety Management

Oxbridge Academy

Certified SHE Representative, NOSA- January 2013

NOSA Certificate in SAMTRAC -2011

NOSA Certification in ASHEEP-2011

EMMANUEL KABEYAAssistant Manager