General Manager - Retail Industry - R1Mil - R850K

Hire Resolve; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is urgently seeking a General Manager to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will manage profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates must have strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and significant experience in sales and operational management. A competitive negotiable salary is offered for this role based on experience.

Benefits

Salary: negotiable

Highly competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Sales and Operational Management preferably in the PPE industry at the Senior Management level.
• Must be situated in Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of profitability by managing margins and discounts.
• Monitor and manage expenditures within flexible budgeting.
• Implement corrective action where targets are not achieved.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering in full and on time.
• Develop a formal succession plan for key positions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Excellent Communication skills

Proactive nature

Education

3-year qualification in Business Management or Commerce

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Hire Resolve’s client in the Retail Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a General Manager to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of profitability by managing margins and discounts
• Monitor and manage expenditures within flexible budgeting (revenue and income achievement)
• Implement corrective action where targets are not achieved to ensure consistent profit growth of the branch
• Ensure goods received are checked, GRV’d, and put away daily
• Ensure the accuracy of stock through daily cycle counts
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering in full and on time
• Achieve agreed Customer Service turnaround standards
• Ensure deliveries to Customers by the couriers are within agreed service standards
• Monitor Customer service standards in the Call Centre /Internal Sales
• Ensure the Warehouse operates within standard operating procedures
• Ensure all complaints and queries are resolved within SLA e.g., logistics, pricing, returns, and repairs
• Establish and build Customer relationships and take personal ownership of resolving complaints
• Drive usage of digital platforms by promoting and implementing online transactions
• Manage head counts and overtime within agreed budgets
• Maintain effective leave planning and absenteeism management
• Facilitate training and development interventions
• Review performance in discussion with employees, agree on ratings and set goals for a new period
• Continuously communicate and provide constructive feedback and coaching to employees
• Take disciplinary action where required
• Develop a formal succession plan for key positions
• Adhere to OHSA requirements e.g., training, safety reps, administration, meetings
• Ensure the protection and security of all company assets within policy and procedure
• Implement and ensure adherence to all internal controls.
• Compile meaningful and accurate management reports

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 3-year qualification in Business Management or Commerce
• 8-10 years of Sales and Operational Management preferably in the PPE industry at the Senior Management level
• Strong Leadership skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• A team player who works well with others
• Proactive nature
• Excellent Communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Must be situated in Mpumalanga.

Benefits

• Salary: R850K/yr - R1Mil/yr, salary negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.