Retail Manager – Waltons

Job Description

We are looking for a driven, strategic, and people-focused individual to join our team! This is more than just a management role – it demands strong leadership, commercial insight, accountability, and the ability to inspire and develop branches to deliver consistent results across the region. If you can see the bigger picture, lead with purpose, and have the drive and character to bring people together behind a common goal, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Type: full-time
Location: Windhoek
Category: Retail
Closing Date: 2026-09-13

Key Responsibilities

– Identify product opportunities and innovations that enhance and support the Waltons corporate identity.
– Design appealing retail layouts, displays and marketing that highlight the Waltons brand look & feel.
– Recommend sales initiatives, campaigns, and company concepts which will lead to further retail growth.
– Ensure product selection is aligned with market trends.
– Reporting is a crucial function and in-depth analysis of customer trends, habits, preferences and buying patterns is paramount.
– Seek ways to better promote the stores, product lines, and services.
– Maintain proper inventory levels, implement stocking and replenishing plans to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting sales goals.
– Ensure stores always remain attractive, inviting, and profitable in terms of square meters vs. rent vs. trading profit.
– Instrumental in planning and setting up new stores, relocating, and revamping of current stores.
– Execute action plans that are in line with company strategies, promotions, specials, and dead stock management.
– Optimise labour deployment to ensure stores are properly staffed and scheduled to deliver legendary customer experiences.

Requirements

– Degree in Sales & Marketing or Project Management will be an advantage.
– Minimum 10 years retail sales and merchandising experience within a FMCG environment of which 5 years should be in a leading role.
– Experience in new store openings and various merchandising equipment and fittings.
– Excellent analytical as well as written and oral communication skills in English and Afrikaans are essential.
– Computer knowledge and skills are essential.
– Exceptional organisational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
– Valid Driver’s Licence.
– Namibian Citizenship

How to Apply

Apply by email: [email protected]