Assistant Store Manager

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for driving high-volume sales, ensuring strong stock availability, maintaining price accuracy, and executing operational excellence in a fast-paced value retail environment. The role focuses on replenishment efficiency, shrink control, team productivity, and consistent visual merchandising execution to support best customer experience.

1.Sales & Store Performance

• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Drive sales per square foot and improve average basket value.
• Monitor daily sales performance and take corrective action where required.
• Ensure effective execution of promotions and in-store campaigns.

2. Inventory & Replenishment Management

• Maintain minimum 95% shelf availability at all times.
• Ensure fast-moving SKUs are replenished without delay.
• Implement FIFO and proper stock rotation practices.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with warehouse/supply chain.
• Conduct regular stock audits and manage shrinkage within company targets
• Ensure strict adherence to approved planograms.
• Maintain clear and visible price communication.
• Ensure proper product facing and shelf organization.
• Control promotional space as per company guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and clutter-free displays.
• Lead, train, and supervise store team members.
• Allocate floor zones and replenishment responsibilities.
• Conduct daily team briefings and performance reviews.
• Optimize staff productivity and control payroll cost.
• Maintain discipline and operational standards.
• Ensure smooth daily store operations.
• Monitor customer flow and manage peak hours effectively.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs and safety policies.
• Maintain store cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
• Conduct periodic stock checks and variance analysis.
• Ensure price accuracy across all categories.
• Follow all internal audit and compliance procedures.

• Minimum 5–8 years of retail experience.
• At least 2 years in a value retail environment.
• Experience managing high SKU volume.
• Strong understanding of replenishment and stock control systems.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant managerial role.
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs and commercial performance drivers.
• Good communication skills (English mandatory; Arabic is an advantage).