Description:
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise daily branch operations, ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures
- Manage and support branch staff, including scheduling, task allocation, and on-the-job training
- Ensure high levels of customer service and resolve customer queries or complaints professionally
- Oversee sales performance and assist in achieving branch targets
- Maintain stock control, including ordering, receiving, stock counts, and merchandising
- Ensure correct handling, mixing, and display of paint products where applicable
- Monitor housekeeping, health and safety, and compliance with company procedures
- Assist with basic administrative duties, reporting, and cash handling
- Support the Branch Manager or Owner with operational and performance-related tasksMinimum Requirements:
- Previous experience in a hardware, paint, or building materials retail environment
- Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred
- Good knowledge of hardware tools, paint products, and related materials
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lead by example and work hands-on when required
- Basic computer literacy (POS systems, stock systems, and email)
- Reliable, well-organised, and able to work under pressurePersonal Attributes:
- Practical and solutions-driven mindset
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Honest, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Physically fit and comfortable working in a retail store environmentWorking Hours:
Retail hours, including Saturdays (and public holidays if required)
29 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za