Purpose of the Position
To manage the total retail operations of Pep Nigeria to create sustainable growth for the business by increasing sales and profitability and ensuring alignment with and execution of the Pepkor Africa strategy and centralized business model.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and adhere to all statutory requirements and country legislation related to a retail business in Nigeria
Liaise with Governmental and Legal entities on business, labour, marketing and property related matters
General Management: Manage the total business with more than 33 retail outlets and 1 distribution centre
People Management: Manage a large team of senior functional leaders and liaise with the Executive team in South Africa to ensure that all functional areas in the business perform efficiently.
Sales: Ensure that Pep Nigeria meets sales targets, with the support from functional and operational teams
Property actions: Link with Pepicor Properties to drive footprint expansion (growth in trading space) by means of new stores, revamps and store expansions
Cost Management: Manage the total cost of doing business
Risk Management: Minimize risk by managing the prevention of stock losses/shrinkages in the stores as well as financial risks for the business
Profitability: Improve the total profitability and long-term strategic positioning of Pep Nigeria
Job Incumbent Requirements
A relevant Diploma/Degree or prior learning in Business Management
At least 7 years’ Retail experience at a middle / senior management level
Computer literacy: Advanced level of Office Software and business systems
Strong commercial / business sense
Strong change management skills and leadership capabilities to function successfully in a diverse and chalIengin environment
Willingness to travel extensively within and outside Nigeria
Essential Skills:
General management; Leadership; Communication; Interpersonal; Analytical; Problem solving; Decision making; Build and maintain healthy business relationships; Commercial
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV (MS Word format ) and Application letter to Gerhard Ferreira via: gerhardf@pepkorafrica.com indicating the position applied for in the subject line of the mail. Note
Apply via :
gerhardf@pepkorafrica.com
