Commercial Manager (Area Manager)

 

Recruiter:

AGA Recruitment Specialists

Job Ref:

CPT000057/AG

Date posted:

Friday, September 3, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related


SUMMARY:
Our client would like to recruit a Durban based Commercial Manager. The ideal candidate will be a self driven and focused individual, with at least 3 years relevant experience in a managerial position.

POSITION INFO:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Acquire new customers and enhance and maintain current customer base
  • Effectively network with potential suppliers, customers, shareholders, Gambling Board officials and other Stakeholders
  • Understand and develop a commercial strategy in line with the business strategy, to include amongst others:
    • Marketing, advertising and promotions
    • Product management
    • Revenue analysis
    • Reporting
  • Understand, develop and leverage relationships and support with other departments in the business
  • Assist in the roll-out of the LPM network in the Gauteng
  • Manage the departmental budget, ensure that the necessary approvals are received, and measures are put in place to achieve the budget
  • Prepare and manage the revenue and expense budget for LPM’s for the region
  • Analyse the financial performance of site owner primary business and its impact on the LPM’s
  • Advise and consult with site owners to improve primary business to positively impact LPM’s
  • Effective time management to ensure all deadlines are met
  • Ensure that the General Manager is informed at all times on relevant issues affecting the business and the organisation
  • Develop a sound relationship with the Gambling Board and all relevant key Stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with the relevant policies, procedures, gaming and statutory law
  • Deal with LPM site complaints and disputes in a professional and timeous manner
  • Recruitment and staffing of the department
  • Development, training and performance management of staff
  • Monthly & quarterly reporting to General Manager and other relevant parties

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • Relevant 3-year tertiary education, i.e. sales, marketing, finance or similar
  • Relevant management experience in sales / marketing or brand management / business advisory
  • Experience in gaming, FMCG or liquor industry
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills
  • Experience in managing a team
  • Excellent report writing skills and proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in English is required, and a regional African language would be advantageous
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • General ability:

- To focus on results through customer focus, managing work, planning and organising.
-  To express potential through adaptability, initiating action, work standards, innovation and stress tolerance.
-  To interact effectively through communication, building customer loyalty and trust, managing conflict, negotiation and gaining commitment.
- Achieve goals by contributing to team success, follow up, and facilitating change.



 

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