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PY Placements · Mobeni/ Jacobs, Durban
Market-related Senior Level
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A senior retail leadership opportunity has opened in Durban. PY Placements is recruiting a General Manager (Retail) for a permanent, full-time role based in the Mobeni/ Jacobs area, where the successful candidate will oversee operations across more than one site.

About the company and the work

PY Placements is the recruiter named on this vacancy. The role sits in retail and covers several sites in the Mobeni/ Jacobs area of Durban. It is a senior position that combines commercial direction with day-to-day operational control, so the manager is expected to keep sales, service and store standards moving in the same direction.

Role details

The post is permanent and full time. Its main areas of responsibility are:

  • Strategic growth across the retail operation
  • Sales performance
  • Operations at multiple sites
  • Marketing and promotions
  • Financial management
  • People management
  • Customer experience

In practice, this means setting the direction for the sites, supporting the teams who run them, watching costs and income, and making sure customers receive a consistent and positive experience.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:

  • A tertiary qualification in Business, Retail or Commerce
  • 8 to 10 years of experience at a senior level in retail

The original advert describes the remuneration as market-related.

Where to find and apply safely

This summary is published for information only. To apply, use the Apply button on this page, which opens the original PNet advert from PY Placements. Read the full advert there and follow the application instructions given by the recruiter. Apply only through that original listing, and do not send money or personal banking details to anyone who contacts you about the role.

Practical tips

Before you apply, update your CV to show senior retail leadership clearly, including the number of sites you have managed and the results you delivered. Highlight experience in sales, operations, marketing, finance and people management, and be ready to discuss how you improved customer experience in previous roles.

How the process works

After you apply through the original PNet advert, the recruiter reviews applications and contacts candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage. Keep your contact details up to date so you can be reached, and keep a copy of the application you submitted.

Important information

This page is an informational summary only and is not the employer. The original advert is the authoritative source for this vacancy, including its requirements, location and terms. If any detail differs between this summary and the original advert, the original advert applies.

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