Commercial Manager (Area Manager)

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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