Head of Retail – Sefalana Cash & Carry Limited

Sefalana Cash & Carry Limited, a leading distributor of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Botswana, has an opportunity for a seasoned individual to take up the role of Head of Retail. The position holder will be reporting directly to the Group Managing Director. The position is available 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’ work experience at senior management positions within the FMCG business sector.
• Be in possession of a strong business acumen; be decisive and able to solve complex problems.
• Be able to motivate and manage teams of managers to achieve commitment and high productivity.
• Be able to spot and seize new business opportunities to increase the retail division’s market share.
• Be able to formulate a business strategy, drive its implementation and do performance reporting.
• Proficient to establish and maintain beneficial stakeholder relations with all the key stakeholders.
• An impressive/credible track record of having successfully served in senior management positions.
• Proficient in reading financial information and able to draw corresponding action plans therefrom.
• Possession of a Class B driver’s license.

Job Responsibilities:

The position holder will be expected to:

• Provide a strategic direction to a business operation that consists of over thirty (30) retail branches.
• Coordinate the formulation, execution and periodic review of the retail division’s business strategy.
• Ensure that the division’s business strategy is communicated to all management teams/stakeholders
• Manage the performance of his/her management team members to ensure optimal productivity.
• Report to the Operations Board on the performance of the division’s strategic intents and set targets.
• Establish mutually-beneficial relations with key stakeholders to enhance business performance.
• Review key management reports to assess business performance against key performance targets.
• Develop remedial interventions to revive/enhance business performance in areas that are lagging.
• Promote a positive work culture and ensure that teams are empowered to deliver superior results.

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