General Manager – Cape Town
Responsible for maximising profitability and branch growth through the effective management of people, sales, stock, warehouse operations, administration, and overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive retail and wholesale sales growth while maintaining profitability targets
- Lead, motivate and performance manage sales, warehouse and admin teams
- Oversee showroom operations, merchandising and customer service excellence
- Manage stock control, warehouse efficiency, bi-annual stock counts and cycle counts
- Monitor branch expenses, cash controls and administrative compliance
- Develop and implement sales, promotional and marketing initiatives
- Handle customer queries, staff discipline and operational matters
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, security and operational procedures
- Maintain strong supplier and customer relationships
Oversee the overall operations of both the retail store and warehouse
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years proven experience in a senior management role within retail, wholesale or distribution
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Sound understanding of sales management, stock control and warehouse operations
- Excellent financial, administrative and reporting abilities
- Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills
- Matric
- Afrikaans speaking is a major advantage
- Ability to work under pressure and drive business performance
Experience within the building, hardware, tile or related industry essential. Tile industry preferable.
Working hours –
Monday to Friday 8.00 to 17.00,
Alternate Saturdays 08.00 to 15.00,
Alternate Sundays and Public holidays 09.00 to 14.00
Salary
R55 000 – R75 000 (D.O.E)
