Assistant Store Manager – Under Armour Fairlands, Randburg
📍 Location: Randburg, Gauteng
📅 Date Posted: April 13, 2025
🗓️ Application Closing Date: April 27, 2025
📄 Contract Type: Permanent
🏢 Division: Under Armour
🔧 Experience Level: Associate
💼 Industry: Retail
📂 Functional Area: Customer Service
About the Company
Ares Holdings, the exclusive distributor of Under Armour in South Africa, is a powerhouse in the retail sportswear industry. Known for managing globally aspirational brands, Ares Holdings is committed to driving performance, empowering athletes, and promoting a high-performance culture across all operations. The company brings together individuals who share a passion for sports, innovation, and excellence—people who want to make a difference in the way retail connects with lifestyle and performance.
Under Armour, a brand that stands for innovation and pushing boundaries, is more than just an apparel company. It’s a movement toward excellence in sports, fashion, and culture. At Under Armour stores, every employee is seen as an MVP, with a shared goal of offering the best customer experience while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and energy.
Role Overview
Under Armour Fairlands in Randburg is currently seeking a dynamic and driven Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading the team to success. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid retail experience who is passionate about leadership, customer service, and brand excellence.
As the Assistant Store Manager, you will help ensure that the store runs smoothly and profitably, while also playing a key role in motivating and mentoring the team. Your responsibilities will involve operational excellence, sales achievement, visual merchandising, staff performance, and customer satisfaction. You’ll also be expected to take initiative, solve challenges on the floor, and contribute to creating an energetic, supportive, and results-driven work culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations of the store.
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Help drive sales performance through effective team management, strategic thinking, and execution of sales initiatives.
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Support recruitment, training, and development of store staff.
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Motivate team members to meet and exceed sales goals while upholding the brand’s image.
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Manage stock levels and assist in merchandising to ensure the store always looks its best.
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Provide an exceptional shopping experience to every customer, embodying the Under Armour brand ethos.
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Maintain operational compliance including cash handling, health & safety procedures, and internal policies.
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Step into the Store Manager’s role during their absence and maintain full operational oversight.
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Work collaboratively with regional and head office teams to deliver campaign and promotional initiatives.
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Assist in resolving customer queries and ensure excellent after-sales service.
Qualifications and Experience
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A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent is essential.
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1–2 years of retail management experience in a fast-paced store environment.
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3–4 years of retail experience, preferably in a fashion, sport, or lifestyle brand environment.
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Prior experience supervising or managing a team is an advantage.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Sports knowledge or a passion for fitness and performance is a definite plus.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Able to work weekends, holidays, and flexi-hours depending on store needs.
What the Company Offers
At Ares Holdings, your efforts and talents are recognized and rewarded. In addition to being part of a globally recognized brand, employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both personal and professional growth:
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Comprehensive health benefits for peace of mind.
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Quarterly uniform allowance to ensure you represent the brand in style.
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Staff discount – 50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group.
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Company performance incentive scheme tied to key results.
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Long-service incentives for team members committed to growing with the company.
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Holistic Employee Wellness Programme, including emotional, physical, and financial well-being resources.
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A vibrant workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, collaboration, and a love for performance.
Company Values
Everything Under Armour does is inspired by its “We Will” mantra:
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We Will – Love Athletes
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We Will – Stand for Equality
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We Will – Fight on Together
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We Will – Create Fearlessly
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We Will – Always Connect
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We Will – Stay True
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We Will – Think Beyond
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We Will – Celebrate the Wins
These values aren’t just statements—they guide the daily behaviors and decisions of every team member.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ares Holdings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the role requirements.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about retail and ready to take your career to the next level with a global sportswear brand, submit your application by April 27, 2025. If you haven’t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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