Regional Retail Manager (Alrode)

Merchandising and displays of products in assigned shops, thus ensuring all shops have the same or similar.

Responsibility for identifying, assessing and implementing strategy and direction of Retail business for product.

Responsible for all Retail Sales Reports as well as analysis of numbers and assistance with the assigned Branches.

Responsible for all Products sold in the Retail Shop. This includes sourcing, stocking , pricing and discounts.

Advertising of products (within and out of store).

Approving suppliers of stock for company with Focus Manager approval.

Stock control including stock levels, etc.

Introduction of new products and ranges.

Reviewing each Shop and regularly reporting on all aspects of the customers buying experience, i.e. parking , security , loading , paper flow , deliveries, checking orders at shop & main entrance, loading time, cashier service , counters sales service.

Promotions within the sales area and externally.

Review, analyze & report on Marketing Intelligence and pricing received from branch manager.

Competitor activity, i.e. prices, specials, shop layouts, new developments, new products, as well as keeping focus managers informed.

Responsible for Loyalty Programs, competitions, open days, this to promote Retail business within the group.

Responsible (along with relevant Managers) , for overall Retail Sales Teams, i.e. quality, training, motivation, direction.

 Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum 5 years’ experience in Retail.
• Syspro experience required.
• Must be able to work in a pressurized environment.
• Computer literate.  
• Deadline driven.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Managerial skills required.
• Must have a valid drivers licence.   
• Must have good product knowledge of Fluid Control products (Pipes & Fittings, Pumps, Irrigation, Valves, Flanges, etc.)

Must be prepared to travel to the different Branches in the different regions.

Must be self-driven and motivated & must be customer centric.

Benefits:

The person will receive a company vehicle  / person will be on a travel allowance, petrol card, company cellphone and laptop.