Shop Manager – Maasai Mara – Clovers Management & Training Consultants Ltd

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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