Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.
Job Specification
Reporting into the Regional Manager Operations, the incumbent would be responsible for managing a retail store, which includes overseeing sales, staff, inventory and operational & administrative systems and controls at a Mega Branch.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma in Business Administration/Commerce/Accounting or related field
- 6 years’ experience in retail sales with proven track record
- 6 years successful experience in retail store management
- Extensive knowledge of inventory control
- Ability to effectively communicate and/or negotiate with high level of proficiency
- Excellent MS Office skills and knowledge of POS systems
Key Performance Indicators
The GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.
Growth
- Ability to execute in a diverse environment by through a deep understanding of the company's products and consumers to develop narratives that translate those concepts to broad consumer audiences and customer experiences.
- Delivering messaging, communications, and programs that inform, influence, and inspire customers.
- Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives to ensure customer growth (value and number).
- Analyse, motivate and implement areas of potential business growth within the Agrimark.
Optimisation
- Manages financial and statistical records, including budgets and month end reports.
- Handles customer complaints and inquiries.
- Manages stock control and implement pricing policies.
- Maximizes profitability to meet sales goals and targets.
- Ensures compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Compliance with company policies, procedures and processes.
- Responsible for the implementation of branch controls lists.
- Arranges promotional displays and materials.
- Optimal utilisation of resources including Human Resources.
Leveraging Culture & Diversity
- Ability to lead a high impact team and collaborate with different stakeholders.
- Building trusting relations and inspire relations amongst the internal and external stakeholders.
Digital Transformation
- Driving the automation/optimization of digital processes and inventory control platforms
- Develop consumer-facing content across a variety of segments to publicise the company's products & brands.
Key Leadership Attributes
The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact!
- Dealing with complexity
- Sound pragmatic judgement
- Self-awareness
- Achievement orientation
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