Retail Store Manager - Williston

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected business in Williston for an exceptional Retail Store Manager who is ready to step into a role with real impact and real growth potential. This is not a maintenance role. This is a “take it to the next level” opportunity.

We are looking for a mature, highly driven leader with strong emotional intelligence, commercial sharpness, and the ambition to grow. This is ideal for someone who wants responsibility, impact, and a better quality of life. This role has long-term growth potential. The right individual could grow into overseeing additional stores within the group.

We are not looking for someone who just wants a job. We are looking for someone who wants to build something.

Relocation is required if you’re not based there.

But here’s the upside:

• Extremely safe and peaceful

• Strong sense of community

• Exceptionally low cost of living

• No traffic. No chaos.

If you are ready to step up, take ownership, and elevate a retail operation, I would love to hear from you. Apply directly to ellarine@obr.co.za with your CV.

The Role

You will take full operational ownership of the store, from people to profit.

You will:

• Lead, manage and develop staff to deliver high performance

• Drive strong stock control and ensure smart ordering decisions

• Analyse sales trends and identify product gaps customers aren’t even asking for yet

• Increase foot traffic and customer loyalty through strategic thinking

• Manage budgets tightly and protect margins

• Maintain exceptional store standards and cleanliness

• Handle staff performance, discipline and development

• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently

• Build strong relationships within the local community

This role requires someone who doesn’t wait for head office to fix things. You see an opportunity, you act on it.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ retail experience

• Proven track record as a Retail Manager

• Strong staff management experience

• Solid stock management and buying exposure

• Analytical mindset (you must understand numbers, trends and margins)

• Computer literate (Excel and Word)

• Valid driver’s license

• Matric essential

But more importantly:

• You lead by example

• You hold high standards, and enforce them

• You are resilient, disciplined and solutions-driven

• You understand people (high EQ is non-negotiable)

• You are ambitious and want growth beyond a single store

• You are detail-oriented but commercially minded

• You take ownership, fully