Looking for Assistant Store Manager jobs in Cape Town or retail management vacancies in Canal Walk?
Sportscene, part of TFG, is recruiting a results-driven Assistant Store Manager (40hr) to support store operations, drive turnover, manage staff, and ensure exceptional customer service delivery.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with retail management experience, stock control knowledge, sales leadership skills, and strong people management ability.
Key Responsibilities – Retail Management & Sales Leadership
Sales & Turnover Growth
- Drive store turnover to achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Implement strategic sales planning initiatives
- Manage the full sales process to maximise profitability
- Deliver strong customer value management
Stock Control & Shrinkage Management
- Manage stock losses and control shrinkage in line with company standards
- Oversee stock accuracy and risk management within the store
Expense & Operational Management
- Control store expenses and monitor profitability
- Ensure compliance with retail policies and procedures
- Optimise store operational processes
People Management & Leadership
- Recruit, train, and develop retail staff
- Manage employee relations and performance management
- Drive team engagement and accountability
- Direct and organise team activities to achieve store objectives
Customer Experience & Merchandising
- Execute in-store merchandising strategies
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Ensure customer satisfaction through service excellence
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
- Minimum 3 years retail or administrative experience
- Previous Retail Management experience (essential)
- Strong sales and turnover management experience
- Computer literate
Key Skills for Assistant Store Manager Jobs
- Retail leadership & team supervision
- Sales target management
- Profit and expense control
- Stock loss prevention
- Strategic sales planning
- Customer service excellence
- Strong communication and persuasion skills
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced retail environment
Behavioural Competencies
- Action-oriented and results-driven
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Ability to drive engagement and team performance
- Ensures accountability and operational efficiency
- Values diversity and teamwork
Why Work for Sportscene & TFG?
Sportscene is one of South Africa’s leading streetwear retailers, shaping youth fashion culture nationwide. As part of TFG’s 34 speciality lifestyle brands, employees gain access to:
- Career growth opportunities across multiple brands
- Exposure to global and local fashion trends
- Leadership development pathways
- A purpose-driven retail organisation
This is more than a retail job — it’s a long-term career opportunity in fashion retail management.
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
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