RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGER – Sefalana Cash & Carry 538 views

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RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGER

Sefalana Cash & Carry, a leading distributor of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Botswana, has an opportunity for a Retail Business Manager. The position is tenable in Gaborone.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in commerce, business management, retail management or a related field of study.
• At least five (5) years’ work experience in management positions within the wholesale/retail (FMCG) sector
• Strong background in managing general foods, fruits and vegetables, bakery, butchery and deli departments.
• Be able to supervise a team of sub-ordinates, maintain staff discipline, and ensure optimal productivity.
• Be conversant with health and safety standards applicable in an environment that deals with edible groceries and ready-to-eat foods.
• Possession of a Class B driver’s license.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position holder will perform the following roles:

• Source suppliers for fruits and vegetables and negotiate competitive price deals to gain pricing competitiveness.
• Ensure adequate product ranges for selected product categories to meet customers’ product/services needs.
• Implement initiatives that will assist the branch to achieve targeted sales revenue and gross profit growth.
• Ensure that merchandising and house-keeping standards are maintained as per the company’s specifications.
• Implement shrinkage control procedures to minimize stock shortages (shrinkage) and promote staff participation in fighting shrinkage.
• Schedule deliveries of customer orders to ensure business efficiency and meet customer expectations.
• Review management reports and take corrective actions to meet operational objectives.

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