Shop Manager
A rare and exciting opportunity for a vibrant and motivated individual to join the team at an owner-run luxury safari lodge in Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
A professional Shop Manager is required who:
- Is proudly Kenya and self motivated
- Has a natural enthusiasm for life and excellent people skills
- Has a passion for retail and Kenyan / East African design
- Has an eye for style and merchandising
- Appreciates beautiful things
- Communicates well both verbally and in writing
- Has strong administrative skills
- Has a can do attitude
The successful candidate’s primary role will be ensuring the smooth operation of the Mara Safari Shop, managing a team of Maasai artisans at the Maasai Beading Studio and engaging with guests in a warm and professional manner.
Day to day responsibilities would include
- Interacting, story telling and assisting guests with shop related needs
- Drive sales to maximize profits and minimize costs
- Handling all reporting and data capturing relating to sales
- Constantly updating the shop merchandising
- Managing stock levels, pricing and end of month stock take
- Ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of both shop & studio
- Driving production, innovation and creativity in the Maasai Beading Studio
- Managing the of Maasai artisans working in the studio
There are no formal qualification requirements, though candidates with the following will be at a distinct advantage:
- Experience in a similar retail environment
- A track record of excellent customer service
- The ability to think creatively and act proactively
Remuneration will be market-related and dependent on experience.
This is a full-time position with leave cycles of 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
The candidate must be willing to live in the Maasai Mara .
Interested applicants who are able to demonstrate the required attitude and skills are encouraged to submit their CVs and , a covering letter to hr@cloversmtc.com not later than18th December 2015.
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