Pieter Snyman
Bellville
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Manager at Foodlovers Market with a proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth through exceptional service and effective merchandising strategies. Skilled in team leadership and money handling, I foster a collaborative environment that boosts employee morale and promotes professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Foodlovers Market
Capetown
09.2008 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
Education
Boland Landbou Agricultural High School
PaarlSkills
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Customer relations
- Team motivation
- Staff training and development
- Task delegation
- Sales growth
- Negotiation
- Multitasking and organization
- Sales forecasting
- Computer skills
- Active listening
Languages
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Foodlovers Market
09.2008 - Current
Boland Landbou Agricultural High School