AREA MANAGER – Afro-Butchery

Job Title: Area Manager

Job Summary: Afro-Butchery is currently seeking a qualified, experienced candidate to join their team for the position of Area Manager (1 position)

Key Responsibilities:

a) Be accountable for the aggregate plan and delivery of systems, and operations, across the entire branch network.

b) Contribute to Executive leadership with a dedicated and singular focus on execution and delivery.

c) Represent the Operations function at Executive Management and ensure the correct specialist knowledge is brought in to inform that committee according to agenda requirements.

d) Ensure strategic objectives shaped at Executive Management level are translated into tactical business plans with mechanisms for key measurements in place to monitor progress

e) Coordinate the efforts of the different operational areas under management to ensure minimal duplication of efforts, maximum efficiency, and maximize value for money.

f) Rebalance resources between different areas e.g. reallocating headcount or budgets, but within overall approved resources for the year.

g) Contribute to the development of a business unit strategy for the next 2-3 years by providing a view on potential improvements for products or services and an assessment of the existing situation and anticipated changes in the external environment.

h) Manage departmental budgets including signing off on invoices and quotes within the mandate. Escalate budget items to the Directors for approval.

i) Sign off all capital expenditures within budget. This includes approving purchase or sale decisions for desktop computers, laptops, departmental equipment, etc.

j) Analyse the effectiveness of processes and systems in use in general for Afro Butchery and recommend corrective action or automation

k) Review performance against balanced scorecard components as prescribed by the Executive Management Team, discuss gaps, and agree on action plans to close gaps.

l) Benchmark the productivity of the branches against industry standards and create measures to improve productivity.

m) To be an integral part and driver of the strategic planning, capex budgeting, and forecasting of business requirements and decision-making process.

n) Accountable for planning and opening of new branches (outlets) in terms of expansion of the business and business plans

Requirements:

a) Degree in Business Management or related field.
b) Previous experience as a store manager.
c) Should have a driver’s license.
d) Ability to devise relevant and innovative strategies.
e) The ability to work under pressure.
f) Commercial acumen
g) Ability to motivate others.