Manager in Training – iStore Gauteng

Job Description

  • iStore is the home of everything Apple, and Africa’s largest Apple Premium Reseller. With a retail footprint of more than 40 physical and online stores across Africa that provide expert advice, Apple Authorised Repairs, Business, Education, training and technical support for anything and everything Apple.
  • The iStore Management in Training (MIT) Programme is designed to build the next generation of iStore leaders. It is aimed at high-potential individuals who already have some experience in retail, hospitality, customer service or another fast-paced operational environment and are ready to take the next step into management.
  • Participants will gain hands-on experience across the key areas required to successfully lead an iStore. The programme combines practical in-store training, mentorship, workshops and formal assessments to build your management and operational capabilities.

You’ll gain exposure to:

  • Store Operations: Daily operations, scheduling, standards and problem-solving.
  • Customer Experience & Sales: Customer engagement, sales performance, KPIs and coaching.
  • Finance & Administration: Cash management, reconciliations, controls, compliance and audit.
  • Stock, Tech & Repairs: Inventory management, stock accuracy, shrinkage and the customer repair journey.
  • Cellular & Omnichannel: Cellular processes, online fulfilment, collections and digital customer journeys.
  • People Management: Recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, feedback, accountability and performance management.
  • Product Knowledge: Apple products, the Apple ecosystem, systems and required learning.

How you’ll learn:

  • On-the-job training in designated iStores, Store Manager mentorship, monthly workshops, product and systems training, practical assignments and competency assessments, supported by a structured training workbook and formal sign-off.

You need to have:

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • Approximately 2-3 years' experience in retail, hospitality, customer service or another operational environment is advantageous.
  • Some exposure to supervising, coordinating or leading others would be beneficial.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
  • Willing and able to work retail trading hours.
  • Flexibility to work across designated Gauteng stores as required.
  • Willingness to learn all aspects of store operations.

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