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BUSINESS NEWS - Position Available: Manager.

About the job
Are you a warm, friendly, and mature person (between 30 – 50 years old) who is passionate about precious metals, bullion products and diamonds?

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive manager to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our shop, while allowing us to focus on strategic initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a competitive team and contribute significantly to the company’s success.

The Manager in George will be responsible for, but not limited to, all sales activities – ranging from welcoming customers, offering beverages, answering the telephone, assisting the Director and GM, managing the sales consultant, professionally liaising with clients, purchasing and selling items and providing accurate product information.

Job description:

Managing the shop and sales consultant to ensure that all tasks are completed within time and to a high standard
Building and maintaining long term customer relationships by being approachable and friendly, and by providing accurate product information
Upholding the company’s brand, values and ethics at all times
Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and projects of all kinds
Providing administrative support and reporting directly to the Director and GM
Managing and reconciling transactions in Xero
Purchasing, testing and selling precious metals, bullion and diamonds
Managing Petty Cash
Making EFT payments from bank accounts
Maintaining daily stock sheets and end-of-day cash-ups
Doing adjustments of all purchased items when needed
Ensuring the store upholds brand expectations and standards, and is presentable, immaculate and customer ready at all times
Driving sales to increase profitability and customer bases, by initiating marketing ideas and brand promotions – always striving to achieve monthly targets for the entire team
Ensuring stock inventory and Petty Cash on POS is correct, and that all sales and purchase documents are uploaded along with all the required supporting documents
Diligently verifying all clients as prescribed by the company’s RMCP
Timeously attending to social media leads, as well as queries, and following up in a friendly and professional manner
Willingness to work overtime
Must be able to work Saturdays from 09:00 – 13:00
Timeously attending to emails and queries and following up with clients in a friendly and professional manner
Being accountable for mistakes.

Qualifications needed:

Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics (minimum and non-negotiable) – the certificate will be physically required;
Proven experience as a manager within a previous retail environment;
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, Xero, Explorer and Outlook;
Ability to pass a background check (no criminal record)
Previous jewellery or precious metals field experience or any higher education qualifications are advantageous/preferrable, but not compulsory.

Skills needed: (non-negotiable)

Excellent people and management skills
Shared values with both the Director and GM, and able to reflect this demeanour with external parties to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English
Excellent numerical/mathematical skills
Presentable, neat and well-groomed.
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Upholding and embodying the brand in a positive and professional manner at all times
Approachable and accountable
Punctual and dependable
Honesty and transparency
Ambition and willingness to grow with the company and to the benefit of the entire team.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, and meet all the criteria listed above, we encourage you to apply. Kindly send your CV, cover letter and supporting documents to: debbie@mrk.co.za, and use the word ‘lovegold’ as the topic in the subject line.

Please note that we are looking for someone to join our team long-term and grow along with us, as well as the business.

Though we aim to get back to you as soon as we can, if you have not heard back from us in two weeks from your date of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 28 February 2025