Assistant Store Manager in Cape Town | Apply Now!

Full-time

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, ZIP Code: 8001
🏢 Company: Jo Malone London – Estée Lauder Companies
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time Regular
🛒 Function: Sales – Point of Sale Management
📌 Job Reference ID: 12518

Website: http://www.elcompanies.com


💼 About the Role

Jo Malone London is searching for an inspirational and dynamic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading a high-performing retail team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth day-to-day store operations, driving sales, delivering exceptional customer service, and fostering a strong team culture.

If you’re a self-starter with a flair for luxury retail and a passion for coaching others, this is your chance to join one of the most prestigious fragrance brands in the world.


🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations

  • Inspire, lead, and mentor a team of Sales Associates

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized customer experiences

  • Meet and exceed sales and customer service targets

  • Manage stock control, inventory, and cash handling

  • Ensure smooth functioning of point-of-sale systems

  • Foster a positive team environment and support employee development

  • Maintain brand integrity and high visual merchandising standards

  • Be available to work retail hours, including nights, weekends, and special events


📋 Minimum Requirements

  • Proven retail experience (luxury beauty or cosmetics preferred)

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Previous supervisory or team-leading experience

  • Ability to mentor and coach staff to reach performance goals

  • Experience with POS (point-of-sale) systems

  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Must be eligible to work and reside in South Africa


🌟 Why Join Jo Malone London?

  • Work for a global luxury beauty brand

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Extensive training and development programs

  • Diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture

  • Career growth opportunities across Estée Lauder Companies


✅ CV Tips for Retail Management Applicants

  • Highlight leadership roles and team achievements in retail

  • Include performance metrics (e.g., sales growth, customer satisfaction improvements)

  • Emphasize customer service excellence and coaching experience

  • List software tools used (POS systems, inventory tools, Microsoft Office)

  • Showcase your adaptability to fast-paced and luxury environments


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