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Gordon Savanhu

Retail Store Manager
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

Astute and enterprising store manager successful at leading every facet of new and ongoing operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for excellent work and willingness to take on any challenge.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Shop Manager

E and E Cheese Manufacturers Trading as Pilaros Dairy
Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
10.2016 - Current
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Deliver excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Offer hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Manage inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Submit reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.

Brand ambassador

GPS, CNS Marketing
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2012 - 10.2016
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
  • Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales goals in line with prescribed selling strategy.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
  • Identified key high-traffic, consumer-centric locations and events to deliver brand awareness and implemented team test driving experiences.
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
  • Collaborated with local field sales to drive visibility and sales results.
  • Assisted with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain clean, neat and professional store.
  • Conducted consumer surveys and gathered data on purchasing habits for use in branding efforts.

Education

GDE Advanced Level -

Foundation College, Annex Campus 1st Avenue, Post Office Box
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
10.2006 - 12.2007

GDE Ordinary Level -

Hamilton High School
Morningside, Bulawayo Zimbabwe
01.1999 - 10.2002

Bachelor of Sc Business And IT (Online Studies) - Business Communications

International University of Applied Sciences IU
Berlin, Germany
10.2021 - Current

Skills

    Point of Sale systems

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Objective

Looking for a job as a store manager or any other related job which matches my skills.

Affiliations

One is a member of Ambassadors 4 Change (A4C), a non-profit organisation catering for the under privileged, abused and destitute, through a variety of its community outreach programs.

Work Availability

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Quote

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.
Michael Jordan

Timeline

Bachelor of Sc Business And IT (Online Studies) - Business Communications

International University of Applied Sciences IU
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Shop Manager

E and E Cheese Manufacturers Trading as Pilaros Dairy
10.2016 - Current

Brand ambassador

GPS, CNS Marketing
03.2012 - 10.2016

GDE Advanced Level -

Foundation College, Annex Campus 1st Avenue, Post Office Box
10.2006 - 12.2007

GDE Ordinary Level -

Hamilton High School
01.1999 - 10.2002

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