Store Manager, Port Elizabeth

Join the Burnt Studios Retail Team– Walmer Park, Port Elizabeth As the founding Store Manager of our Walmer Park store, you will play a critical role in establishing Burnt Studios in the Eastern Cape. You will be responsible for driving commercial success, building a strong team culture, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Drive store performance through strong sales leadership, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experiences.

Lead, coach, and develop a high performing team while building a strong and positive store culture.

Oversee daily operations including stock flow, financial administration, store standards, and reporting.

Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to improve overall store performance.

Ensure the Burnt Studios brand, values, and customer experience standards are consistently upheld.

What We’re Looking For

A proactive, adaptable, and solutions driven leader who takes ownership and follows through consistently.

Someone with strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and the ability to work independently.

A confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance retail environment.

A passionate retail professional who genuinely values people, teamwork, and customer experience.

Skills&Competencies

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Excellent organisational, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.

High level of reliability, professionalism, and accountability.

Comfortable using retail systems, technology, and operational tools.

Values We Look For

Empathy, respect, and transparency in the way you lead and work with others.

Self-motivation, accountability, and a strong sense of urgency.

A collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and continuous growth.

Positive energy, professionalism, and a great attitude toward teamwork.

Experience&Qualifications

4–8 years of retail leadership or management experience.

Experience leading teams in a high performance retail environment.

A relevant Diploma or Degree in Retail Business Management, Organisational Psychology, Operations, or a related field will be advantageous.

Why Join Burnt Studios?

Be part of launching Burnt Studios in the Eastern Cape.

Opportunity to build and shape a founding retail team.

Join one of South Africa’s fastest growing retail brands.

Work in a culture focused on excellence, growth, and community.

Opportunity for long-term career growth within the brand.

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