Colin King

A results-driven and highly capable Retail Management professional with extensive experience leading daily store operations, managing strategic projects, optimizing inventory, and maximizing profitability. Proven track record across high-volume, fast-paced environments, moving seamlessly from managing grocery outlets to leading corporate retail project implementations and home retail environments. Adept at cultivating high-performing teams, executing end-to-end operational improvements, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Assistant Store Manager - Mambos Storage & Home

(2025-11 - 2026-06)

• Managed day-to-day retail floor operations, ensuring premium visual merchandising and optimal stock presentation.
• Partnered closely with upper management to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and motivated floor staff to meet daily sales targets.
• Oversaw inventory control, stock receiving protocols, and proactive shrink reduction measures.

Project Manager - Retail Solutions

(2025-03 - 2025-11)

• Spearheaded operations and commercial solution layouts, coordinating resources and tracking project delivery metrics across site scopes.
• Collaborated with key stakeholders to optimize retail infrastructure layouts, ensuring fast timelines and compliance standards.
• Oversaw asset allocations, budget updates, and workflow adjustments to prevent standard project bottlenecks.

Store Manager / PIC of Food Safety - Gonubie Superspar / Riverbend Kwikspar

(2021-12 - 2025-02)

• Maintained full operational and financial accountability for high-volume grocery retail outlets.
• Enforced rigid local health, sanitation, and safety compliance guidelines as the designated Person in Charge of Food Safety.
• Directed procurement, managed vendor relationships, and executed strategic stock rotations to safeguard store profit margins.
• Coordinated staff development, handled internal conflict resolution, and managed comprehensive employee schedules.

Branch Manager - Supabets Gaming Group

(2017-05 - 2021-09)

• Commanded total operational, administrative, and regulatory oversight for a high-traffic gaming branch.
• Managed the branch cash office, executing precise large-scale daily financial reconciliations and banking procedures.
• Supervised, scheduled, and mentored branch personnel to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and excellent customer service.

Matric (Grade 12) - Westering High School