Assistant Store Manager Canal Walk

Assistant Store Manager | Premium International Brand

Are you a born entrepreneur who thrives on innovation?
Or do you shine when driving collaboration, accountability, and excellence in a fast-paced retail environment?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

An internationally renowned premium consumer brand with a strong retail footprint across South Africa is seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to lead one of its high-end retail stores.

This is an opportunity to join a globally respected brand with a long-standing heritage and an exceptional reputation for quality and customer experience.

To uphold the integrity and promote the image of a world-class premium brand by managing the day-to-day operations of a Retail Boutique.

You will work closely with your team and Head Office stakeholders to drive growth, elevate customer experience, and ensure operational excellence.

• Oversee daily Boutique operations
• Store Operations
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service
• Monitor and drive daily sales performance and profitability
• Manage inventory, ordering, and loss prevention
• Handle cash reconciliation, reporting, and store administration
• Develop and grow Corporate Sales opportunities
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and product safety
• Open and close the Boutique according to operational requirements
• Submit monthly reports to Head Office

• Identify and implement local marketing initiatives
• Support national marketing campaigns
• Ensure compliance with pricing and merchandising standards
• Maintain premium in-store presentation aligned to brand guidelines

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sales-driven with the ability to build and grow business
• Experience in merchandising premium products
• Excellent customer service and selling ability
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• High attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated and team-oriented
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)
• Comfortable using social media platforms

And yes — a passion for premium products doesn’t hurt ?

• 2–4 years’ retail management experience
• Tertiary qualification preferred
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets
• Experience in a premium retail environment advantageous

If you are commercially minded, brand-focused, and ready to lead a boutique team within a globally recognised premium business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your retail leadership journey.