Assistant Store Manager
Ares Holdings
Germiston, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 17 September 2025 - Closing Date 01 October 2025

Job Details

Job Description

We’re on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Assistant Store Manager to help lead our footwear and apparel store in Eastgate.

This role is perfect for a driven, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and has a deep connection to youth culture, skate, music, and fashion. The ideal candidate will be a KPI’s and sales driven individual as well as a brand ambassador. 
 

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, including team leadership, performance management, and achieving sales targets. 
  • Drive a high-performance culture through strong coaching, development, and motivation of the team.
  • Ensure world-class customer experience by leading by example and setting service standards. 
  • Monitor store KPIs including sales, conversion, ATV, UPT, and inventory management. 
  • Lead visual merchandising execution and maintain high brand standards. 
  • Handle administrative duties including reporting, stock control, shrinkage, and compliance with health & safety policies. 
  • Take ownership in the absence of the Store Manager. 

Company Values:

  • We commit to the wellbeing of our team
  • We work with a positive attitude
  • We believe in our team

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of retail leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume or flagship environment.
  • A natural leader and role model with strong communication, coaching, and people skills
  • KPI-driven with a proven track record of exceeding targets and growing business. 
  • A deep understanding of the skate and fashion culture with the ability to connect with our diverse customer base. 
  • Strong operational and organizational capabilities.
  • Flexible and adaptable – weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are part of the game. 

Perks & Benefits

  • You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
  • Comprehensive health benefit 
  • Quarterly Uniform allowance 
  • Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
  • Company performance incentive scheme
  • Long-service incentives
  • Holistic Employee Wellness programme
  • The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 2 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.