Join the Burnt Studios Retail Team – Walmer Park, Port Elizabeth

At Burnt Studios, we believe that the best retail experiences come from people who live the lifestyle — not just sell the product. We’re looking for team members who embody our values, understand our customers, and share our commitment to elevating retail in South Africa.

As we open our very first store in Port Elizabeth at Walmer Park, we’re looking for the absolute best brand ambassadors to represent Burnt in this new region. This is more than just a new store — it’s the beginning of our presence in the Eastern Cape, and we’re building a founding team that will set the standard from day one.

If you're an athlete, runner, cyclist, trainer, fashionista or someone who loves Burnt because it’s part of your daily life, we want to hear from you. And if you're a passionate retail professional who’s determined to help lift the standard of retail in South Africa, you’ll fit right in.

We’re building a team that represents excellence, authenticity, and the Burnt community — a team capable of delivering a global-standard retail experience.

If you believe you are among the best in your field, we encourage you to apply. Our team can’t wait to meet driven individuals who want to grow, contribute, and help redefine the future of retail with us.

This is not a standard retail management role. We are looking for a high performance leader capable of building and leading one of the most exciting retail teams in South Africa.

As the founding Store Manager of our Walmer Park store, you will play a critical role in establishing Burnt Studios in the Eastern Cape. You will be responsible for driving commercial success, building a strong team culture, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive store performance through strong sales leadership, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experiences.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high performing team while building a strong and positive store culture.

• Oversee daily operations including stock flow, financial administration, store standards, and reporting.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to improve overall store performance.

• Ensure the Burnt Studios brand, values, and customer experience standards are consistently upheld.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions driven leader who takes ownership and follows through consistently.

• Someone with strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and the ability to work independently.

• A confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance retail environment.

• A passionate retail professional who genuinely values people, teamwork, and customer experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Excellent organisational, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.

• High level of reliability, professionalism, and accountability.

• Comfortable using retail systems, technology, and operational tools.

Values We Look For

• Empathy, respect, and transparency in the way you lead and work with others.

• Self-motivation, accountability, and a strong sense of urgency.

• A collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and continuous growth.

• Positive energy, professionalism, and a great attitude toward teamwork.

Experience & Qualifications

• 4–8 years of retail leadership or management experience.

• Experience leading teams in a high performance retail environment.

• A relevant Diploma or Degree in Retail Business Management, Organisational Psychology, Operations, or a related field will be advantageous.

Why Join Burnt Studios?

• Be part of launching Burnt Studios in the Eastern Cape.

• Opportunity to build and shape a founding retail team.

• Join one of South Africa’s fastest growing retail brands.

• Work in a culture focused on excellence, growth, and community.

• Opportunity for long-term career growth within the brand.

Application Information

If you believe you have what it takes to join one of South Africa’s most exciting and fast-growing retail brands, we would love to hear from you.