Business Manager

PEP; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company is seeking a Business Manager to drive growth and manage key stakeholder relationships. This role involves pursuing new business opportunities, leading negotiations, and ensuring project success within established scopes, timeframes, and budgets. The ideal candidate will need a relevant degree and 3-5 years of related experience, demonstrating strong negotiation and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience in Retail, Fintech, or Courier services.
• Ability to manage financial performance against targets.
• Experience in product management and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with high-value partners.
• Manage financial performance and address budget shortfalls.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and manage contracts.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Numerical Aptitude

Education

B.com degree

Tools

MS Office

G-suite

Job description

To effectively manage and increase the PAXI customer base and products and manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure sustained product and portfolio growth. As a Business Manager you will also need to ensure that projects within your portfolio are successfully implemented within scope, time and cost parameters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by developing strategic proposals to onboard high-value partners and merchants.
• Drive revenue growth by managing financial performance against budgeted targets and proactively addressing shortfalls.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and merchants to secure competitive deals
• Engage with PEPKOR legal with regard to new and existing contracts
• Ongoing project management of allocated portfolio within agreed timelines and through engagement with stakeholders
• Ensure that regular meetings are held and relationships are managed with all internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure all administrative work are completed within expected timelines
• New Merchant contracts are negotiated and confirmed on an ongoing basis
• Continuous improvement/ growth on portfolio

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. B.com degree)
• 3-5 years of related work experience (Retail, Fintech or Courier services will be an advantage)
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Project management will be an advantage
• Product management (financials/ business cases, project analysis)
• Computer literacy (MS Office or G-suite) specifically Excel or Google sheets
• Numerical aptitude
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver's license

Competencies required: Devotion to quality; Negotiating; Performing under pressure; Planning; Cooperation; Listening skills; Commercial Drive; Innovation