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Gauteng

Ultimately accountable for generating substantial sales profit and market share growth. Steering, motivating and training teams in the achievement of company targets, goals and objectives.Developing highly effective customer focus and commercial operation. Designing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring the operating plan and budget.Managing performance, seizing opportunities and making informed management decisions, taking appropriate remedial action as required to reach and maintain budgeted sales and net income contributions in relation to the overall business development and transformation.Ensuring appropriate systems are in place; monitoring performances against plans and budgets.Implementing closely controlled processes; covering financial and non-financial obligations. Complying with legal and regulatory requirements and best practise, ensuring standards of conduct are established and adhered to.Driving correct application of strategic business perspectives and the development of optimum organisational capability.Additionally in charge of the following routine management functions, which involves frequent store visits to ensure merchandise standards are adhere to at all times: Reviewing financial performance and put in place corrective steps to improve situation | Increasing market share by strategic planning of promotions and ensuring pricing is competitive | Initiating and executing corporate and operational goals to deliver on set goals | Industrial Relations | Human Resource; Instituting human capital requirements by recruiting and cultivating a strategic talent pool | Presenting business unit on weekly focus meetings/ sign off on capex and out of line expenses | Overseeing procurement efficiency for key merchandise categories | Customer Service | Asset Control | Maintaining Operational Standards | Stock Management | Profitability | Corporate Communication.

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Ultimately accountable for generating substantial sales profit and market share growth. Steering, motivating and training teams in the achievement of company targets, goals and objectives.Developing highly effective customer focus and commercial operation. Designing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring the operating plan and budget.Managing performance, seizing opportunities and making informed management decisions, taking appropriate remedial action as required to reach and maintain budgeted sales and net income contributions in relation to the overall business development and transformation.Ensuring appropriate systems are in place; monitoring performances against plans and budgets.Implementing closely controlled processes; covering financial and non-financial obligations. Complying with legal and regulatory requirements and best practise, ensuring standards of conduct are established and adhered to.Driving correct application of strategic business perspectives and the development of optimum organisational capability.Additionally in charge of the following routine management functions, which involves frequent store visits to ensure merchandise standards are adhere to at all times: Reviewing financial performance and put in place corrective steps to improve situation | Increasing market share by strategic planning of promotions and ensuring pricing is competitive | Initiating and executing corporate and operational goals to deliver on set goals | Industrial Relations | Human Resource; Instituting human capital requirements by recruiting and cultivating a strategic talent pool | Presenting business unit on weekly focus meetings/ sign off on capex and out of line expenses | Overseeing procurement efficiency for key merchandise categories | Customer Service | Asset Control | Maintaining Operational Standards | Stock Management | Profitability | Corporate Communication.

Ultimately accountable for generating substantial sales profit and market share growth. Steering, motivating and training teams in the achievement of company targets, goals and objectives.Developing highly effective customer focus and commercial operation. Designing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring the operating plan and budget.Managing performance, seizing opportunities and making informed management decisions, taking appropriate remedial action as required to reach and maintain budgeted sales and net income contributions in relation to the overall business development and transformation.Ensuring appropriate systems are in place; monitoring performances against plans and budgets.Implementing closely controlled processes; covering financial and non-financial obligations. Complying with legal and regulatory requirements and best practise, ensuring standards of conduct are established and adhered to.Driving correct application of strategic business perspectives and the development of optimum organisational capability.Additionally in charge of the following routine management functions, which involves frequent store visits to ensure merchandise standards are adhere to at all times: Reviewing financial performance and put in place corrective steps to improve situation | Increasing market share by strategic planning of promotions and ensuring pricing is competitive | Initiating and executing corporate and operational goals to deliver on set goals | Industrial Relations | Human Resource; Instituting human capital requirements by recruiting and cultivating a strategic talent pool | Presenting ops area on weekly focus meetings/ sign off on capex and out of line expenses | Sourcing potential sites | Planning future store openings and the revamp of stores | Overseeing procurement efficiency for key merchandise categories | Customer Service | Asset Control | Maintaining Operational Standards | Stock Management | Profitability | Corporate Communication.

Accountable for proficient management of 7 specialized stores and 7 hypermarkets, verifying that all branches are generating set profit margins, regular store visits, monitoring compliance with policy, procedure and standards.Regional Manager Eastern Emirates $1000 Mil | Sales Area: 100000 m² | Staff Complement; 1200 members.Created Standard Operating Procedures enhancing operative management for day to day activities.Drafted and implemented processes for the launch of new stores in Middle East. Established a regional structure and increased the overall industry footprint.Defined and setup strategic ‘New Store Opening’ formats at National level [Hypermarkets, Department Stores & Supermarkets].Developed and implemented processes and standard operating procedures according the individual store sizes.Successfully executed stores roll-out as per strategy across Middle East Operational KPA's [P&L management, HR, procurement, inventory management, marketing, administration, authorising expenditure, Leave and more].

Operated in an exceptionally competitive and fast growing Home Improvement market, and succeeded at significantly enhancing the Group’s market share, as well as profitability through competent management of people, leadership and strategy. Developed and implemented the Group Operation Strategy and furthermore increased members’ loyalty from an initial 40% to 70%.Actively coordinated and led a change management programme that reinforced the Group as the Employer of Choice across the industry, subsequently growing the organisational footprint in Southern Africa. Closely managed and monitored the income statement to achieve bottom line profit.Drove marketing and sales strategies via local media, supplier deals, promotions, merchandising and layouts. Administered all aspects of Inventory Management and Human Resources [the recruitment, selection & development of the staff and the management team, also managing the talent pool].Directed the client services sector, ensuring customer service delivery and client expectations are exceeded, and that a world class service delivery is achieved.Complied with pertinent legal requirements [Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Wage Determination Act].

Key Roles: Increased market share and profitability | Managed and coordinated a very aggressive roll-out plan | Led a change management programme that reinforced the company as the Employer of Choice across the industry | Managed and coordinated store refurbishments | Administered income statement | Marketing and sales strategies | Client Service.

Year-on-year promotions: Regional Manager | Relief Manager | Junior Manager | Assistant Manager | Trainee ManagerKey Achievements: In the role of a General Manager, managed top region at the time overseeing the JHB City Region [4 Stores; Eastgate and 4 smaller stores in the region] | First junior manager to be appointed to the Eastgate store.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Key Highlight: At the age of 20 became the youngest member to successfully complete the Advanced PTI Instructor Course.

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services, Post Graduate

Subjects: Organisational Diversity, Leadership & Management, Leadership Theory, Organisational Acumen, Customer Strategy

Executive Development Programme, Post Graduate ( Nqf 8)

The Global Business and Financial Environment | Leadership for Organisational Excellence | Strategic Financial Management | Strategic.

Map ( Management Advance Program), Business Administration And Management, General, Pass

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