General Manager

• Develop and
  establish short and long -term plans and strategies and execute such plans and
  strategies in the achievement of approved targets and objectives.
  
• Review
  economic, market and Company trends and develop and execute corrective action
  to ensure achievement of the Company’s targets and objectives.  Report on this action and on actual operating
  performance versus budget and forecast objectives. 
  
• Direct
  development and growth programs including store network growth, franchising,
  concept development, product development and acquisitions in line with Yum
  programs and activities. 
  
• Maintain quality
  in Company operations through the development and application of Company
  policies, procedures and standards consistent with Yum operating procedures.
  
• Remain abreast
  of competitor activity and prevent competitors from gaining in market share
  through the development and implementation of appropriate marketing strategies
  and plans.
  
• Ensure that all
  funds, physical assets and Company property are properly safeguarded and
  administered, and that capital expenditure programs are approved in accordance
  with established authority, budgetary parameters and Company policies 
  
• Develop and
  maintain professional business relationships with the franchisor in order to maximize
  performance. Oversee compliance and appropriate corrective action.
  
• Provide leadership to the senior team across all
  functions.  Develop and maintain an
  appropriate organization structure, employee motivation and management succession
  and progression.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 10
  years overall experience with emphasis on operations, marketing and finance with
  at least minimum 3 years recent general management experience with direct
  sales/profit/people management accountability in a medium size organization. 
  
• Experience in a
  progressive, face -paced consumer orientated business essential. Experience in
  multi -outlet, retail or service related business is preferred.     
  
• Experience in
  short and long term planning and in the development of strategies and plans for
  achievement of approved revenue, profit and growth targets 
  
• Experience
  in all facets of line management, including strategy, objective setting, action
  planning, execution excellence, application of analytical techniques, corrective
  action in achievement of operating standards and targets in achievement of
  sales, profit, people and growth targets.
  
• Understanding
  and appreciation of modern marketing management and the importance of consumer
  insights into driving results (experience preferred). 
  
• Understanding
  and appreciation of modern human resource management and the importance of
  company values, culture and people capability in driving results (experience
  preferred).
  
• Sound understanding of public
  relations activities - both external and internal (experience preferred). 
  
• Proven
  leadership skills with the ability to obtain credibility and acceptance in the
  shortest possible time without unnecessary disruption.  Must be able to relate to all levels of
  management and employees through the application of well developed
  interpersonal skills. Ability to develop close working relationships with key
  first line reports and builds and align teams.  Strong coaching skills.
  
• High level of
  administrative, organizational and communication ability. 
  
• Competitive
  outlook with proven decision making ability balanced by sound commercial
  judgment.  Action should be decisive but
  not reactionary or impulsive.
  
• Ability to
  establish and retain clear priorities and apply appropriate degree of urgency
  whilst maintaining a controlled environment and approach to management. 
  
• High degree of
  flexibility with the ability to drive and embrace change as an opportunity to
  provide commercial advantage. 
  
• Willingness to
  get “out and about” and thus balance time spent in the corporate office
  environment with the need to develop a good appreciation and understanding of
  retail operation. 
  
• High energy level and work ethic and capacity to
  work and withstand long hours