National Channel Operations Manager - Retail

Core Group ZA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group ZA is seeking a highly driven Programme Manager – Channel Operations to lead end-to-end retail channel operations across a national store network. You will oversee a team of approx.

60 in-store Sales Promoters, drive commercial performance, uphold brand standards, and deliver actionable market insights to inform strategic decisions. The role focuses on people leadership, visual merchandising, stock and pricing management, and stakeholder collaboration to optimise store visibility and

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in a similar retail channel management or project/programme management role within the consumer electronics industry.
• Matric certificate (essential).
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
• Proven experience managing field sales teams or in-store promoters across multiple locations.
• Experience setting and managing sales targets.
• Strong operational management capability within a retail environment.
• Experience with visual merchandising and in-store brand execution.
• Understanding of stock management and retail pricing structures.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively between stores nationally.

Responsibilities

• Retail Channel & Operations Management: manage day-to-day operations of approximately 60 in-store Sales Promoters nationwide.
• Ensure consistent execution of retail standards, policies, and processes across all stores.
• Drive sales performance and achieve channel targets.
• Conduct store visits nationwide to monitor compliance and retail excellence.
• Review and improve operational processes.
• Manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Retail channel management

People management

Sales targets

Field sales teams

Visual merchandising

Stock management

Retail pricing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Matric certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Core Group ZA is seeking a highly driven Programme Manager – Channel Operations to lead end-to-end retail channel operations across a national store network. You will oversee a team of approx.

60 in-store Sales Promoters, drive commercial performance, uphold brand standards, and deliver actionable market insights to inform strategic decisions. The role focuses on people leadership, visual merchandising, stock and pricing management, and stakeholder collaboration to optimise store visibility and