Retail Operations Manager

Kourie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Retail Operations Manager in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role requires 7-8 years experience in the retail and FMCG sectors, with a focus on managing supermarket operations and developing new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supplier relations and store marketing. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 7 to 8 years experience in Retail Operations and Business Development.
• Experience managing multiple supermarket stores.
• Experience with large wholesalers and supermarkets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sales targets are clearly established.
• Achieve supplier targets through operational plans.
• Identify and source new business opportunities.

Job description

Overview

• Ensure sales targets are clearly established and measurable.
• Achieve supplier targets / budgets set by the business through the effective implementation of an operational business plan and the resources of the team.
• Actively identify and find new clients and source new business opportunities.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations.
• Continuously engage with stakeholders and give feedback on service excellence levels.
• Produce a sustainable partnership and relationship with each shareholder and stakeholder.
• Manage and implement strategic objectives.
• Maximising profitability (business processes relationship building and leadership).
• Execute lead and manage the implementation of every agreed member business plan.

Qualifications

• Essential Requirements: 7 to 8 years (or more) experience as a Retail Operations Manager and Business Development Manager within the Wholesale Groceries or Food Retail or FMCG Foods industry.
• Must have Retail Operations (multiple supermarket store management) experience.
• Must have BDM category / product experience: Wholesale Groceries Foods Non-perishables etc.
• Must have experience with large Wholesalers and Supermarkets (e.g., Masscash, Makro, SPAR, Pick n Pay).
• Extensive experience with Store Operations, Sales, New Business and Supplier Relations, Store Marketing, Negotiations, etc.

Package & Remuneration

Salary details available upon request.

Additional Information

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Key Skills

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