Join the Burnt Studios Retail Team

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.

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.

Role Overview

This role is about ownership.

As a Mid-Level Store Manager in Stellenbosch, you are responsible for more than just running a store, you are responsible for building a high performing environment where people, product, and performance align.

You will lead store operations end-to end, with a strong focus on sales performance, team culture, stock flow, and continuously improving how the store operates. This role requires someone who is both people-focused and performance-driven, a leader who can build a strong team while consistently pushing for better results.

Experience Required:

• 4–6 years’ experience in retail management.

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Owning overall store performance, including sales results and operational execution.

• Building and maintaining a strong, motivated, and accountable team culture.

• Driving sales through leadership, structure, and consistent team engagement.

• Overseeing stock flow — ensuring availability, accuracy, and minimal loss.

• Continuously identifying opportunities to improve store efficiency, systems, and processes.

• Ensuring the store environment reflects the Burnt standard at all times.

• Leading from the front — setting the pace, tone, and expectations on the floor.

• Making informed decisions that balance customer experience with business outcomes.

What You Bring to the Role

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that influence and align teams.

• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.

• A team-player mindset with the ability to lead and unify people.

• Confidence in applying experience to new challenges and environments.

• Adaptability in a fast-moving, performance-driven retail space.

• Solid understanding of retail systems and tools (POS, reporting, stock systems).

How You Lead

• Energetic – You bring intensity and momentum to the store.

• Co-operative – You build strong, unified teams.

• Professionally Dedicated – You take pride in your role and its impact.

• Adaptable – You evolve with the business and lead through change.

• Knowledgeable – You understand retail deeply and apply it practically.

What Defines You

This role requires more than experience, it requires the right mindset.

You naturally demonstrate:

• Empathy in how you lead people

• Respect in every interaction

• Transparency in communication and decision-making

• Self-motivation and ownership of outcomes

• A strong sense of urgency in execution

• A team-first mentality

• A positive attitude and sense of humour under pressure

• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement

Practical Expectations

• You are fully present and engaged on the shop floor.

• You represent the brand with professionalism and consistency.

• You are reliable, performance-driven, and comfortable operating under pressure.

Apply today — if you’re ready to lead at a level that sets the standard.