x2 Area Managers

Ecowize - Southern Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cleaning industry seeks a passionate Area Manager to oversee operations in the Free State. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and developing teams to achieve their best performance. The ideal candidate will excel in customer relations and strategic planning to expand the company's market presence.

Qualifications

• Skilled and competent Area Manager required.
• Passion for operations and key account management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build strong relationships with customers.
• Plan and execute business strategies to grow Ecowize's footprint.
• Manage individual and team performance of HR resources.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Customer Centricity

Job description

Purpose of this role is to ensure the profitability of all sites within the portfolio by managing risks and identifying opportunities as the key account manager, as well as instilling customer centricity through regular, meaningful interactions. The role also focuses on ensuring compliance with Health and Food Safety standards, operational stability, and people development.

We require a skilled and competent Area Manager to join the Ecowize Group to oversee cleaning operations in the Free State. If you are a natural leader with a passion for operations and key account management, this is the role for you.

High-level Objectives

1. Drive Operational Excellence through regular, meaningful interactions to foster an inclusive partnership with each customer.
2. Ensure all sites take necessary actions and training interventions to prevent damages and maintain facilities, equipment, and machinery.
3. Focus on empowering, developing, and motivating teams and individuals to perform at their best. Ensure continuous development for yourself and your team.
4. Focus on Food Safety by ensuring all sites take necessary actions and training interventions to eliminate food safety risks.

Main Responsibilities

1. Maintain and build strong relationships with new and existing customers.
2. Plan and execute business strategies to grow Ecowize's footprint in the region.
3. Generate leads for potential new business opportunities and communicate these to the Business Development Manager.

Job Specification

1. Attend monthly meetings to discuss site progress, client feedback, team performance, hygiene reports, and budgets.
2. Use site information to complete inspections, micros, audits, and gather customer feedback.
3. Conduct and report on team meetings.
4. Manage all portfolio operational activities, including problem-solving.
5. Lead and manage Site Managers, who will manage their teams to produce a food-safe portfolio daily.
6. Enforce a hygienic and safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
7. Manage individual and team performance of HR resources, and coach & develop Site Managers.
8. Manage and achieve the Portfolio Financial Budget.
9. Adhere to and promote the Company Value System by complying with the Ecowize Way.