Your mission
We are looking for a driven and experienced Retail Assistant Manager to join one of our stores in the Johannesburg East Rand area.
This role supports the Store Manager in leading the team to achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs, and profitability goals helping position PUMA as the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.
If you are passionate about retail leadership, customer experience, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams, this opportunity is for you.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Sales & Profitability
Achieve or exceed sales, KPIs & profitability targets
Analyse store performance (CR, UPT, ATV) and lead action plans
Manage payroll & scheduling to balance profitability and service excellence
Sales Floor Leadership
Spend 90% of your time on the sales floor
Lead by example through active selling & coaching
Drive productivity through performance conversations & recognition
Team Development
Support recruitment & prevent staffing shortages
Train, develop & manage high-performing team members
Support performance appraisals with daily observation & feedback
Operations & Compliance
Oversee inventory, shrinkage & physical counts
Ensure POS accuracy & compliance with Retail policies
Drive Loss Prevention & operational compliance
Maintain a safe, compliant working environment
Step in as Store Manager when required
Your talent
- Diploma in Retail Business Management or related qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ retail experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Proven leadership experience at Assistant Manager level (or similar) within a high-volume retail environment (apparel/footwear advantageous)
- Strong commercial acumen with proven KPI and payroll management capability
- Strong operational expertise, including inventory and stock management
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams
- Hands-on leadership style with strong shop-floor presence
- Ability to analyse complex challenges and implement practical solutions
- Confident communicator able to engage teams and present to groups
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and Internet applications
- Flexible and willing to work weekends and retail trading hours
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
