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Key Responsibilities: • Operational Management: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate store operations to maximize business performance and achieve financial objectives. • Staff Leadership: Recruit, assign tasks, monitor, and evaluate staff performance, fostering a positive and productive work environment. • Customer Engagement: Collaborate with staff to inform customers about our offerings, special promotions, and services, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. • Inventory Control: Maintain adequate stock levels, oversee efficient stock-keeping practices, and ensure product quality standards are met. • Customer Service: Address and resolve customer complaints and inquiries regarding sales and services promptly and professionally. • Financial Oversight: Manage financial records, authorize payments for supplies, set pricing, determine discount rates, and establish credit terms. • Marketing and Merchandising: Utilize advertising and display facilities effectively to enhance product visibility and drive sales. • Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to safety regulations and maintain security arrangements for the premises. Qualifications and Experience: • Industry Experience: Previous experience in grocery or departmental store sectors is essential; experience in off-license retail is highly desirable. • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and other retail operation tools. • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to interact with customers and staff effectively. • Financial Acumen: Proficiency in handling cash registers, processing payments accurately, and managing financial transactions securely. • Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated capability to lead a team, manage performance, and foster a collaborative work environment.