Chief Operating Officer (Retail Operations - FMCG)

Recruiter:

Strategic Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000828/AC

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1700000 Annually

SUMMARY:
High profile, successful and growing FMCG aligned retail chain seeks a dynamic, experienced COO (Retail Operations) to work alongside the executive team to continue to expand the business.

POSITION INFO:
We seek a driven, entrepreneurial, and hands-on candidate who understands every aspect of retail operations (FMCG), able to work successfully in a fluid and dynamic work environment.

The group has in excess of 60 branches and 800 staff. Experience with a similar sized group of stores is essential. Regular travel is a feature of this position.

The candidate must have a suitable qualification as well as extensive senior FMCG retail operations working experience as COO / National Retail Operations Executive and must have a thorough understanding of:

Retail
Stores
Distribution
Merchandising
Marketing especially Online
IT systems
Operational policies and admin.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us by the end of 27 April, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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