Job Description

LocationDurbanWho You Are

• You are a dynamic thinker with a high aptitude for learning.
• You have built credibility within your organization and amongst your peers.
• You are an expert at implementation and execution of strategic objectives.
• You are passionate about retail and selling.
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• You have a reputation for being insightful and operating with integrity.
• You are an articulate leader an able to engage at various levels within an organization
• You are experienced in developing human capital

What You Have Done Before

• At least 10 years' retail operations experience within mainstream retail with 8 of these linked to a mainstream retailer
• NQF level 7 (Degree/Advanced Diploma with specialization Retail, Business Management or)
• Understanding of effective space utilization coupled with analytical skills
• Deep knowledge of retail principles and merchandising & experience working within retail operation store environments
• Regional management experience (Direct Management of Store Leaders and overall store operations)
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively cross-functionally, including senior management, project team and other departments within the organization
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a pressurized environment

Advantageous:

• Ability to work successfully in an ever-changing environment and navigate ambiguity

What You Will Be Doing

• Functional Expertise & Leadership: Store operations and in-store execution
• Interpreting the Engen non fuel strategy and how this translates into store implementation, shop keeping and presentation standards
• Strategic partner to Sales Operations teams and leader to Convenience operations specialists
• Identify and improve standards of store presentation and implement/conduct training modules/briefs to ensure skills transfer to Sales and convenience operations teams
• Leading Quickshop Initiatives/Project Management
• Direct tactical and strategic initiatives/projects including the development of comprehensive implementation briefs, launch plans, new stores and tracking/reporting of success criteria in conjunction with National Visual manager/Real estate integration manager
• Drive shop keeping operational standards across the network
• Drive operational convenience initiatives to point of resolution
• Possesses the expert knowledge and experience within 'food' retail in order to drive the vision of becoming an authentic convenience business
• To identify retail industry trends and opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change and gain buy-in from key stakeholders
• Builds expert knowledge across direct reports and the dealer network and conveys knowledge to others

Exciting Challenges You Might Face

• Immerse yourself in various aspects of the organisation.
• Influencing the strategic direction of Engen convenience business.
• Operate remotely based on traveling needs.
• Operate effectively in an ever-changing, dynamic and agile business.

Job Advert Closing Date: All job adverts close five days after date postedEngen's approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.Important Information: * The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.

• All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.
• If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.
• Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.
• Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Engen Petroleum