Trainee Branch Manager

• A valid driver’s license.
• A Matric/Grade 12 educational qualification.
• Business related tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 1-2 years Retail Management Experience
• Computer Literate.
• Strong Leadership abilities
• Management abilities – Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch staff

• Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch employees – thereby retaining a stable team delivering on business goals.
• Effectively implement the organization business model, manage the targets and operations in order to maintain a healthy, profitable business.
• Be responsible for excellent customer service in the Branch, by playing an active part during customer contact situations – thereby ensuring and maintain healthy customer relationship.
• Manage and control financial areas of responsibility to stay within the company accepted norms and manage risk to the business in this regard.
• Increase sales by ensuring good customer service, and stock management
• Ensure Stock loss is minimized through compliance with security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Drive a low-cost business according to company standard by controlling and managing the financial areas of responsibility.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are in accordance with company guidelines. (NCA & FAIS)
• Guide, manage and verify operations within the Branch to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory legalisations.
• People Management – training, mentoring, coaching and management of team members.?

Lewis Stores