Regional Manager (Retail Company) – Johannesburg, Gauteng 184 views

Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years’ Experience as a Manager of Manager is required for this position
• Driver’s License and own car
• Able to travel within division and other provinces
• Communication / Interpersonal skills: Communicates clearly, persuasively and is successful in influencing others
• Negotiating & strategic thinking abilities
• Analytical and Quantitative skills as a key driver for results
• Flexible and able to work shifts, which include night work, weekends and public holidays
• Leads by setting a personal example of excellence
• Data interpretation and analytical skills coupled with a high level computer literacy and skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and with the aptitude to learn and understand new computer interventions quickly, united, with the ability to summarise large amounts of diverse data into actionable information
• Accuracy, with good written and verbal presentation skills combined with above average negotiation and analytical ability rounded off with the capacity to communicate with senior client Management.
• Ability to effectively organise and prioritise multiple projects and associated tasks, while delivering on time and within budget
• Sustained levels of leadership capabilities with the ability to operate efficiently in the Manager of Managers passage
• MS Office Proficiency at an intermediate level

 

The main purpose of this position:

 

The role of Regional Manager is to lead, manage and equip the Area Supervisors within the Region, to implement and achieve specific Operational objectives in line with the client’s Operational Strategy, within the defined geography

 

The Regional Manager will do so by utilising resources effectively and efficiently

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Business Results:

• Ensure that objectives in terms of availability, visibility, volume, quality including product freshness are achieved for the Region
• Coordinate implementation of brand programmes in the Region, quickly reacting against competitive threats if necessary
• Ensure all in store execution targets within Region complies with the Operational Strategy
• Ensure the implementation of the communication plan within the Region and is in line with cycle execution guidelines
• Ensure the implementation of retail planogramming and merchandising coverage within Operational Strategy
• Ensure that all outlets are compliant with client and their clients International Marketing Standards and all Corporate Guidelines

 

Leadership Results:

 

Strategic:

• Manage, inform, develop and motivate the Area Supervisors in order to deliver operational activities that are superior to the competition in respect of both core and added value services
• Work closely to and adapt operational programmes developed by the Business Development department to the Region
• Propose goals and KPIs for the programmes implemented in the Region and track ongoing results
• Ensure that Area Supervisors are well-trained and aligned with client and their clients International Marketing Standards and all Corporate Guidelines

 

People:

• Improve all identified development areas, by achieving the signed off development plan with the National Operations Manager and Head of Commercial
• Ensure that at all times leadership is provided to Area Supervisors by setting an example of excellence
• Ensure that the Area Supervisors implement all team briefing in line with the communication planning process
• Ensure that the Area Supervisors are well trained on client/their clients systems, processes and procedures
• Ensuring effective performance management and ongoing development through the achievement of infield targets

 

Management Results:

• Develop and Implement Regional Operational Plan in line with the Operational Strategy
• Develop and implement an operational coverage plan for the Region
• Consolidate data gathered by the Regional team to insure that the National Operations Manager is fully informed at all times
• Ensure that all Area Supervisors apply internal control procedures in relation to the identification and resolution of cash and stock shortage discrepancies on a daily basis.
• Manage budget for operational programmes for the Region
• Manage the productivity & cost optimisation of the Regional through the achievement of productivity targets

 

Implement and manage defined governance model in respect of:

• Planning and Execution (Monthly Regional Meetings and Cycle Planning Meetings)
• Committees (Market, SOP, HR)
• Regional Management Model

 

 

Relationship Results:

 

Internal:

• Work closely with National Operations Manager and Compliance Manager to ensure the efficient deployment of sales targets
• Work closely with D2C with regards to stock takes
• Work closely with Deployment Merchandising Co-ordinator

 

External:

• Build and maintain relations with mall management within the region, as identified in conjunction with the National Operations Manager

 

Innovation Results:

• Gather/ generate innovative ideas for enhancing operational programmes and develop solutions in overcoming obstacles to meeting all Regional Targets