Retail Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
The Retail Operations Manager is responsible for growing Retail and DC Sales through providing comprehensive business consulting services to the stores.

POSITION INFO:
The Person: Degree in Business or Financial Management. Minimum 5 years Retail \/ Home improvement experience in a Senior Management position. Ability to engage at a high business level and inspire entrepreneurs and within a corporate structure. Understand the building material and hardware retail environment and small business challenges. Ability to assess business financial reports and to advise Retailers on business profitability and growth. Sound knowledge of hardware and building material products. The Job: Report to the Regional Executive: Build and maintain relationships with Regional Retailers, staff, and Corporate team members. Ensure that stores adhere to minimum format and CI specifications. Ensure that stores maintain high standards of excellence scores. Assist stores to grow market share and profitability. Measure Retailer business performance and provide advice for improvement. Analysis and interpretation of financial results. Prepare business growth plans. Conduct regular store audits through structured store visits and the circulation of written reports to retailers, regional and national office, where appropriate. Advise Retailers on modern and opposition retail trends in the hardware industry. Stimulate synergies amongst retailers and team member. Competencies: Microsoft Office Skills - Advanced Excel skills & Intermediate PowerPoint skills. Financial acumen. Excel reporting. self-starter-efficiency. Leadership skills. Attention to detail. Valid driver's license, South African passport. Willingness to travel extensively.