I am a Customer-focused Store Manager skilled in enhancing customer experiences and resolving complaints. I implement feedback-driven improvements to service and product offerings, fostering loyalty and repeat business. Strengthens team capabilities through targeted training in upselling techniques and customer engagement.
Am also results-oriented Store Manager demonstrating strengths in inventory management and loss prevention. I adapts strategies based on sales analysis and market trends to optimise stock levels and reduce losses. I am Committed to maintaining health and safety standards while creating a secure and welcoming environment for customers and staff.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Store Manager
Refinery pepkor
Sebokeng vereeniging , Gauteng
04.2014 - I currently work here
Managed day-to-day store operations, including stock levels, staff rotas, and customer service standards.
Handled customer complaints, offering resolutions that maintained satisfaction and loyalty.
Managed store budget, controlling expenses to ensure financial targets were met.
Stored stock safely and securely to maintain quality of goods.
Oversaw inventory management, reducing stock loss through effective control measures.
Actioned customer feedback to improve product and service provisions.
Merchandised displays to showcase new and popular items.
Prepared detailed reports on store performance, presenting findings to senior management for strategic planning.
Coached employees on upselling techniques, significantly increasing average transaction value.
Conducted regular performance reviews, setting objectives and targets for individual team members.
Hired and trained staff for optimum performance against sales and marketing objectives.
Analysed sales data to identify trends, forecast demand, and adjust product ordering accordingly.
Implemented theft prevention measures to reduce store losses.
Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
Recruited motivated, personable staff to deliver outstanding customer care.
Created price and credit policies to balance risk profiles with profit targets.
Managed the evaluating, determining value and pricing of new products within product range.
Managed finances by controlling budgets and authorising expenditures.
Enforced team compliance with health and safety requirements to maintain standards.
Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure a safe shopping environment for customers and staff.
Held regular meetings with trade staff to delegate tasks, communicate market trends, sales KPIs and priorities.
Education
NQF level 5 in generic management in wholesale and retail. - Business management
Related Education learnership
Gauteng
01.2022 - 10.2022
Grade 12 - Matric certificate meet requirements to a higher certificate
Mokeng secondary school
Northwest
01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
Visual merchandising
Team building skills
Sales reporting
Sales KPI management
Performance monitoring
Stock control systems
Relationship Management
Product knowledge proficiency
Inventory management expertise
Sales analysis
Multitasking proficiency
Sales promotion implementation
Scheduling employees
Stock control systems understanding
Product ordering
Communication effectiveness
Microsoft Office proficiency
POS system operation
Health and Safety regulations
Store security vigilance
Retail software usage
Loss prevention strategies
Visual merchandising creativity
Budget supervision
Business Analytics
Budget management
Complaint resolution
Performance evaluation
Health compliance
Upselling techniques
Customer service skills
Staff training and development
Self motivated
Team motivation
Store operations efficiency
Staff mentoring
Cash handling
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
NQF level 5 in generic management in wholesale and retail. - Business management
Related Education learnership
01.2022 - 10.2022
Store Manager
Refinery pepkor
04.2014 - I currently work here
Grade 12 - Matric certificate meet requirements to a higher certificate