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.

We are looking for a driven and people focused retail leader to help shape the culture, performance, and customer experience of our very first Burnt Studios store in Port Elizabeth.

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the success of the store through strong leadership, operational excellence, and team development. This role requires someone who can lead confidently on the floor, support the growth of the team, and contribute to creating an exceptional retail environment every single day.

You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive performance, maintain high standards, and help build a team culture that reflects the Burnt Studios brand and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall performance of the store through strong sales execution and customer experience.

• Lead and motivate the team while helping maintain a positive, high performance store culture.

• Oversee stock flow, replenishment, and daily operational standards within the store.

• Assist in managing daily store operations and ensuring smooth day to-day execution.

• Identify opportunities to improve store performance, processes, and team effectiveness.

• Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and strong attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and adaptable individual who performs well in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Someone who takes ownership, works independently, and follows through consistently.

• A strong team player who leads with positivity, professionalism, and energy.

• A detail-oriented individual with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Someone passionate about customer experience, teamwork, and retail excellence.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to lead and support a team effectively.

• Strong organisational and problem solving capabilities.

• High level of reliability, accountability, and professionalism.

• Ability to adapt existing knowledge to new situations and challenges.

• Comfortable using retail systems and basic technology.

Values We Look For

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

• Self-motivation and a strong sense of urgency.

• A collaborative mindset and positive approach to teamwork.

• Openness to feedback, learning, and continuous growth.

• A professional attitude with positive energy and a good sense of humour.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of retail leadership or supervisory experience.

• Experience working in a fast-paced 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 grow within one of South Africa’s fastest-growing retail brands.

• Work alongside ambitious, driven, and like-minded individuals.

• Be part of a culture focused on excellence, growth, and community.

• Help shape the standard and future of Burnt Studios retail.

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.