Senior Area Manager

Who You Are:

• You are a negotiator
• You have built formidable relationships
• You are an expert at data analysis
• You are a passionate brand ambassador
• You have excellent communication and analytical skills
• You have a reputation for integrity
• You are results driven
• You can successfully hold crucial conversations

What You Have Done Before:

Baseline:

• At least 5 years’ experience with all of these linked to Sales, Retail, Fuel and Marketing 
• NQF level 7 degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing/Sales/Finance or relate
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Deep knowledge of FMCG

Advantageous:

• 3 years’ experience as an Area Manager 
• Ability to work successfully in an ever-changing environment and navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions
• Advanced business management skills or desire to acquire the same
• Experience working with franchise businesses

Exciting Challenges You Might Face:

• Applies knowledge in a challenging marketplace to advance the organization’s profitability goals
• Driving the profitability of the 1Stop & 1Plus and all sites in your network area
• Creates HSEQ compliance Dealer network
• Effectively communicate, control and measure retail standards and disciplines for a better performance of the Network
• Operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Proactively driving profitability and implementation of regional growth initiatives
• Building relationships with the dealers and all stakeholders
• Measuring retail efficiency standards and disciplines as well as HSEQ compliance
• You’ll create a safe working and shopping environment for site staff and customers
• You'll leverage on national promotions and programs to increase profitability of dealer network