Channel Operations Lead - Retail Programme Manager

Core Group ZA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group ZA seeks a Programme Manager – Channel Operations to lead end-to-end retail channel operations nationwide. You will oversee 60 in-store Sales Promoters, drive sales performance, and ensure brand standards across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years in consumer electronics retail management, with strong leadership and stakeholder skills, and willingness to travel between stores nationally.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in retail channel or programme management within consumer electronics.
• Matric certificate is essential; tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Proven experience leading field sales teams across multiple locations.
• Experience setting and managing sales targets; strong operations mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end retail channel operations across national store locations.
• Lead in-store Promoters and manage attendance, productivity and performance.
• Drive sales performance and ensure channel targets are met.
• Conduct store visits nationwide to monitor standards and execution.
• Improve operational processes and manage stakeholder initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and training of promoters.

Skills

People management

Sales targets

Retail operations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Core Group ZA seeks a Programme Manager – Channel Operations to lead end-to-end retail channel operations nationwide. You will oversee 60 in-store Sales Promoters, drive sales performance, and ensure brand standards across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years in consumer electronics retail management, with strong leadership and stakeholder skills, and willingness to travel between stores nationally.