Cape Town City Centre: GENERAL MANAGER (CAPE TOWN BRANCH)

Based Cape Town. Join high profile, very fast moving multi-billion Rand prestigious and entrepreneurial Wholesale and Retail FMCG Group which has had an impressive growth over the last several years. There are multiple Branches nationally and this vacancy is based at their Cape Town Branch which is their largest business and is successful. As with all the Groups Branches, it is a fast moving and trading business which is typical of their industry. This key Executive position reports directly to the Group Chief Operating Officer. The primary role of this key vacancy is to take full responsibility for the Branchs activities and performance which employs approximately 300 staff and has a high turnover. The Management Team consists of a Financial Manager, Operations (= Supply Chain, Logistics & Fleet) Manager, 2 x Sales Managers and Procurement Manager and nearly all have been employed in the business for several years. The mandate initially for the new encumbent will be to drive & increase sales and market share which has slowed down over the last several years, notwithstanding that the business is very profitable. Simultaneously, to analyse efficiencies in the various Departments and be personally involved in cultivating strong relationships with new and existing Customers and Suppliers in particular. Furthermore, there is a need to drive the Management Team to be more proactive and hungry to further enhance as well as spearhead the Branchs growth. Key performance areas, inter alia, include: Manage, motivate and provide strategic leadership to the Management Team specifically and staff compliment generally. In particular, create an atmosphere of energy, positiveness and proactivity noting that this business is a classic trading entity. Implement Group strategy and Branch strategy in line with taking full responsibility for the businesss activities and performance. Ensure growth in Sales and Profit Margins, ensuring there is sustainable growth. Oversee daily operations such as Sales, Distribution and Customer Service. Cultivate strong relationships with Customers, Suppliers and Stakeholders Monitor and ensure compliance with Corporate Governance, Legislation and Regulations. Achieve operational excellence across all areas of the business. Foster an environment that supports individual and team success, personal development and employee satisfaction. Continuously improve the Branchs performance based on STARS ranking. Manage Budgets, Financial Performance and allocate resources efficiently. Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Business Management or similar is advantageous and proven senior management experience in a fast moving, trading entity. Solid grasp of financial concepts, understanding of business generally as well as logistics and supply chain and managing complex Teams. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and PowerPoint for reporting. Customer focused and driven, passionate and positive, proactive and high energy, superior interpersonal skills and sound understanding of how to cultivate business relaionships and working with people. Strong communicator, leader, self-driven, strategically orientated with business acumen and sound problem solver.