Area Manager- Shops (Seafood industry) at Ellahi Consulting

Job Purpose:

• Manage the effective running of the department by achieving set targets without compromising on Food Safety or Quality.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Matric
• Driver’s license and own transport
• SAP experience (advantageous)
• Cistech experience (advantageous)

Experience Needed:

• At least 5 years of FMCG Food Retail experience
• Experience in the seafood industry will be an added advantage

Requirements:

• Must be experienced at managing people and in IR matters
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Honesty, Integrity & Reliability
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated: Ability to work with little supervision
• Strong ability to multitask
• Open to change and learning new systems
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Must be flexible due to work demands
• Must have own reliable vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving set sales and shop profitability targets
• Monthly reporting on shop performance
• Daily monitoring of the store’s turnover and gross profit
• Manage 2 shops based in Cape Peninsula
• Sales cold calling for new and existing clients for new business
• Attend client meetings
• Maintain GP and minimum pricing as instructed by management
• Monthly stock takes, balancing and management thereof
• Inventory control
• Monitor internal and 3rd party purchasing of stock
• Staff management and training
• Ensure that health & safety regulations are practiced and adhered to within the shops
• Market the company brand and products on all social media platforms
• Ensure that shop management complies with company rules and regulations
• Propose promotions to management and implement them as required

Deadline:16th July,2025