MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE (TRAINEE MANAGER) (PEDRO Retail Store)

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The Management Assistant Trainee Manager Program is an entry-level 2-year development program designed to identify and develop high-potential individuals into future Shop Managers.

As a Management Assistant Trainee Manager, you will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of retail operations, from customer service and sales to inventory management, visual merchandising, people development and store operations. Through structured on-the-job training, coaching and progressive responsibilities, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities to manage a retail outlet effectively.

Career Progression

Your development will follow a structured career pathway, with progression based on performance, competencies and readiness: 

Customer Service Executive ->Senior Customer Service Executive -> Supervisor -> Training Assistant Shop Manager-> Assistant Shop Manager -> Training Shop Manager -> Shop Manager

Phase 1: Retail Exposure & Operations Development

During the initial phase, you will perform the roles of a sales professional and Shop Manager, progressively developing the knowledge and practical skills in the following areas:

• Shop tour and understanding of trading areas
• Selling floor management and product display standards
• Colour coordination and visual merchandising
• Stock room operations and inventory management
• Product and pricing knowledge
• Promotions and sales processes
• Customer service standards
• Sales targets and achievement
• People management and team development
• Store documentation, SOPs, and procedures

Phase 2: Leadership & Management Development

As you demonstrate operational competency and readiness, you will progressively take on greater leadership responsibilities and support the day-to-day management of a retail outlet. You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Leading and coaching of the retail team

• Managing store operations, setting and monitoring sales targets

• Driving sales performance and achieving business targets

• Maintaining customer service standards

• Handling customer feedback and recovery

• Managing inventory and stock levels

• Organising and maintaining the stock room

• Managing visual merchandising and store presentation

• Staff scheduling and duty roster planning

• Staff performance appraisal and development

• Setting individual and team sales targets

• Preparing and presenting quarterly business updates to the Operations Team and Management

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma Holders

• Able to work retail hours and on weekends and Public Holidays

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Possess effective interpersonal skills and enjoys interacting with people

• Sales-oriented and self-motivated to achieve sales targets

• Strong interest in fashion-styling

• Fun, vibrant & outgoing personality

A keen sense of fashion and a passion for the fashion industry

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