Nelspruit: General Manager – Retail Industry – R1Mil – R850K posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve is seeking a highly experienced General Manager to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving profitability, managing expenditures, and ensuring customer satisfaction across all aspects of the retail business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of profitability by managing margins and discounts
• Monitor and manage expenditures within flexible budgeting (revenue and income achievement)
• Implement corrective action where targets are not achieved to ensure consistent profit growth of the branch
• Ensure goods received are checked, GRVd, and put away daily
• Ensure the accuracy of stock through daily cycle counts
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering in full and on time
• Achieve agreed Customer Service turnaround standards
• Ensure deliveries to Customers by the couriers are within agreed service standards
• Monitor Customer service standards in the Call Centre /Internal Sales
• Ensure the Warehouse operates within standard operating procedures
• Ensure all complaints and queries are resolved within SLA e.g., logistics, pricing, returns, and repairs
• Establish and build Customer relationships and take personal ownership of resolving complaints
• Drive usage of digital platforms by promoting and implementing online transactions
• Manage head counts and overtime within agreed budgets
• Maintain effective leave planning and absenteeism management
• Facilitate training and development interventions
• Review performance in discussion with employees, agree on ratings and set goals for a new period
• Continuously communicate and provide constructive feedback and coaching to employees
• Take disciplinary action where required
• Develop a formal succession plan for key positions
• Adhere to OHSA requirements e.g., training, safety reps, administration, meetings
• Ensure the protection and security of all company assets within policy and procedure
• Implement and ensure adherence to all internal controls.
• Compile meaningful and accurate management reports

Requirements

• Grade 12
• 3-year qualification in Business Management or Commerce
• 8-10 years of Sales and Operational Management preferably in the PPE industry at the Senior Management level
• Strong Leadership skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• A team player who works well with others
• Proactive nature
• Excellent Communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Must be situated in Mpumalanga

Qualifications

(No qualifications mentioned in original job description)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: R850K/yr – R1Mil/yr (salary negotiable)