DIVISIONAL MANAGER I

Smollan; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan is seeking a high-impact Regional Manager in Cape Town to lead operations across FMCG/Retail sectors. You will drive profitability, sustainability, and strategic alignment with customer and group directives, while managing key accounts and cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive regional management experience, strong leadership, and robust financial oversight to ensure delivery against targets and growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 8-9 years’ experience in FMCG/Retail/Sales/Marketing at a regional management level.
• Proven track record of managing people, operations and clients.
• Well connected in FMCG trade at Key Account and Regional Level of retailers/wholesalers.
• Relevant degree at NQF level 7.
• Operations management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Self-Management
• Achievement of Profitability, Sustainability and Financial Targets
• Operations Management
• Development of Tactical Plans for the Division in line with Customer, Client and Group Strategic Direction and Objectives
• Key Account Management (as required by Business Unit)
• Management of Achievement of Operational Objectives
• People Leadership and Team Management

Skills

Operations management

People leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Key account management

Strategic planning

Self-management

Education

Relevant degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Relationship Management |
• Self-Management|
• Achievement of Profitability, Sustainability and Financial Targets |
• Operations Management|
• Development of Tactical Plans for the Division in line with Customer, Client and Group Strategic Direction and Objectives |
• Key Account Management (as required by Business Unit)|
• Management of Achievement of Operational Objectives|
• People Leadership and Team Management |

Requirements

• 8-9 years’ experience in an FMCG/Retail/Sales/Marketing environment at a regional management level with a proven track record of managing people, operations and clients. Must be well connected in the FMCG trade at Key Account and Regional Level of the retailers and wholesalers||Essential / Minimum|10+ years|
• Relevant Degree at NQF level 7
• Operations management
• Leadership skills
• Financial management skills
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