Divisional Manager; External

Divisional Manager (External Applications Only)

Description: Protect and grow market share and profitably within a Division in accordance to the Division and Company strategy.

Requirement:

Grade 12 with at least 5 (five) years retail management experience

Valid Drivers license and must be able and willing to travel extensively

Valid  valid work permit (local)

Must have strong accounting skills

Must be able to work under pressure

Must be computer literate

Must have strong leadership skills

Must have strong administrative skills

Must have own transport and cell phone

Must have sound knowledge of OHSA

Must have strong Human Resource skills

• Develop, implement, and manage a strategic plan for the Division ensuring it is aligned with the overall Operations strategy and strategic initiatives
• Take immediate action on any non-compliance once identified.

• Grow transactions, sales and market share in the division as defined in the budget
• Achieve sales budgets and growth objectives
• Manage and promote the customer loyalty programmes and 3rd party credit
• Develop action plans to protect the markets where competitors are entering the markets.
• Ensure Store Business plans within the division are implemented and updated when required

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of the Customer Service strategy in the by store within the division
• Ensure an effective Delivery Service is maintained by store within the division as per company policy
• Grow and maintain VIC and charge card client base by store within the division
• Recommend Range improvements to suite the market by store within the division

• Manage and control shrinkage within by store within the division as per policy
• Protect Assets (Cash, Stock and Fixed) by store within the division
• Managing Debtors within by store within the division
• Analyze security requirements and recommend changes by store within the division.
• Ensure physical security measures by store within the division are implemented and maintained.

• Ensure that all relevant Trade Licenses are up to date and renewed timeously, where applicable

• Manage manpower requirements by store within the division in line with the Company and Division strategy
• Ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place by store within the division
• Ensure open communication / relations with the Store Employee Forum, management and staff.
• Ensure training & Development is in place by store within the division.
• Manage Employee Relations by store within the division

• Conduct quarterly Divisional Manager checklists walks by store within the division
• Ensure implementation of agreed Action Plans (PIP’s) where necessary by store within the division
• Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance by store within the division
• Ensure maintenance of housekeeping standards by store within the division
• Ensure merchandising policies and standards are adhered to by store within the division
• Ensure ready for business is implemented by store within the division
• Ensure lighting, store and racking is maintained in good condition by store within the division

• Ensure stock is ordered and received as per policy by store within the division
• Ensure that damage stock is cleared as per policy by store within the division
  
  Develop and implement Obsolete / deranged stock action plans as per policy by store within the division
• Manage the slow-moving stock as per policy by store within the division
• Develop and implement excess stock action plans as per policy by store within the division

• Manage Safety aspects by store within the division in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
• Ensure all required checklists are completed
• Ensure appointment of all OHSA representatives for the stores within the division as per OHSA Act or if required as per relevant country legislation
• Investigate, report and manage OHSA Incidents

• Manage the Stores in the division to the Financial Model and benchmarks
• Maintenance of expenses in line with…