HEAD OF RETAIL wanted at Sefalana Cash & Carry

Sefalana Cash & Carry, a subsidiary of Sefalana Holdings Company limited and a loading distributor of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Botswana, has an opportunity for a Head of Retail Operations. The position holder will be reporting directly to the Group Managing Director and based at the Head Office in Gaborone

Minimum Requirements:

• A postgraduate qualification in business management, commerce. retail management, logistics and supply management or any related field.
• At least twelve (12) years of work experience at middle and senior management positions within tho wholesale/retail (FMCG) sector.
• Possession of strong business acumen; decisiveness and able to discern market trends
• Be able to motivate and manage teams of subordinates to achieve optimal productivity
• Be able to spot business opportunities across Botswana to spread the retail division’s footprint.
• Strong coordination skills needed to execute new projects and high-level assignments.
• Be able to formulate business strategy, communicate and execute it within the defined timelines.
• Be able to establish/maintain good stakeholder relations to ensure benefit to all stakeholders
• Traceable track record of having served in management positions within the FMCG sector.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office package and able to adapt to new computer applications
• Possession of a Class B driver’s license is a compulsory requirement

Job Responsibilities:

The position holder will be expected to:

• Oversee business operations in thirty (30) branches in various places across Botswana.
• Coordinate the formulation and execution of the retail division’s business strategy.
• Communicate the division’s business strategy to all the teams on an on-going basis.
• Manage the performance of his/her team members to ensure optimal productivity.
• Report to the Operations Board on the performance of the division’s strategic intents.
• Establish relations with salient stakeholders in order to enhance business performance.
• Review management reports assessing business performance as per key performance targets.
• Develop remedial interventions to revive/enhance business performance as and when necessary.
• Conduct routine branch visits to assess adherence to set merchandising/housekeeping standards.
• Define the division’s corporate culture and ensure that teams are empowered to deliver enhanced value for all stakeholders.

The company offers a competitive remuneration package consistent with the nature of work, tho candidate’s occupational experience and academic qualifications.