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Regional Manager (Africa) - RoodepoortFull job description Listing reference: 017811Listing status: OnlineApply by: 8 September 2024Position summaryIndustry: FMCG & Supply ManagementJob category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: RoodepoortContract: PermanentEE position: YesIntroductionAre you passionate about retail and service excellence? Are you confident to lead a management team across a number of stores within a geographical area to deliver a competitive advantage for the brand? An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Regional Manager to work in the new business unit xe2x80x9cAfricaxe2x80x9d within the Clicks Group. The successful individual will report to the Managing Executive, Africa and will be responsible for stores within Africa (excluding South Africa).Job description Job Purpose:xc2xa7 To deliver a cost effective operational strategy and service excellence by leading and influencing operational teams and selected flagship stores in order to deliver the regions sales and operating profit targets leading to a competitive advantage for the brand. Job Objectives:xc2xa7 To recommend and drive regional business opportunities resulting in sales and operating profit growth, while reinforcing the brands competitive edge.xc2xa7 To assume full accountability for the regional profit and loss and lead the team in delivering the financial performance for the region.xc2xa7 To deliver continuous business process improvements within the region that improves operational execution and manages risk.xc2xa7 To monitor regional performance, identify and analyse trends, report on business performance and ensures appropriate actions are taken.xc2xa7 To support the Groupxe2x80x99s vision to be the customerxe2x80x99s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.xc2xa7 To drive a culture of customer service excellence that results in a great customer experience and increase in club card participation to set targets.xc2xa7 To effectively engage, persuade and influence stakeholders to provide regional insights and trends to NSSC that informs range, pricing and promotions, customer and people strategies to increases brand equity, gains market share, creates differentiation and improves the value offering.xc2xa7 To drive and deliver the store expansion growth targets for the region that delivers convenience to the customer.xc2xa7 To deliver the people strategy that ensures on-going pharmacy and professional development, capacity and capability to meet current and future business developments in line with the Brands Talent and Transformation agenda.xc2xa7 To support and deliver the regions retention strategy so as to sustain the staffing needs of the business with specific reference to scarce and critical skills and ensure consistent business performance.xc2xa7 To drive and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures aligned to corporate governance.xc2xa7 To effectively lead and direct the teams in the selected large stores to deliver on all agreed KPIxe2x80x99s. Minimum requirements Qualifications and Experience:xc2xa7 Essential: B.Com Degree or Diploma /B Pharm (retail/finance management, pharmacy or related)xc2xa7 Minimum 5 years' senior operational management experience within a multi-site environmentxc2xa7 Extensive retail store operations experiencexc2xa7 Extensive people management and leadership experience of middle management employeesxc2xa7 Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.) Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:xc2xa7 Retail Managementxc2xa7 Financial Managementxc2xa7 Risk Managementxc2xa7 Human Resource Managementxc2xa7 Change Managementxc2xa7 Business Acumenxc2xa7 Commercial and Entrepreneurial Awarenessxc2xa7 Communication Skillsxc2xa7 Interpersonal Skillsxc2xa7 Analytical Skillsxc2xa7 Decision-Making Skillsxc2xa7 Able to motivate peoplexc2xa7 Persuading Skills Competencies:xc2xa7 Leading and Supervisingxc2xa7 Persuading and Influencingxc2xa7 Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinkingxc2xa7 Deciding and Initiating Actionxc2xa7 Adhering to Principles and Valuesxc2xa7 Presenting and Communicating Informationxc2xa7 Analysingxc2xa7 Planning and Organisingxc2xa7 Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectationsxc2xa7 Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

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