Welcome to PEP! PEP is Africa’s largest single brand retailer operating around 1800 stores in Southern Africa. As well as clothing and footwear, PEP sells homeware, FMCG, cellular and airtime products and also offers a range of other services such as cash-backs, Capfin (for loans), funeral policies, cross-border money transfers, selected bill payments, Fla...
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Business Manager - Cellular (Northern Suburbs (Cape)
As a Business Manager, you will play a critical role in managing and enhancing our cellular and technology product offerings.
You will be managing key stakeholder relationships to ensure sustained product and portfolio growth in alignment to the department's strategy. As a portfolio and product owner, you will ensure that all Cellular projects are successfully implemented within scope, time, and cost parameters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Portfolio Management: Oversee multiple product lines across various categories, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
Stakeholder Engagement: Negotiate and build strong relationships with service providers and suppliers to secure beneficial contracts.
Innovation: Identify and introduce new concepts or variations of existing products to enhance our portfolio.
Business Case Development: Compile comprehensive business cases for current and potential initiatives, driving informed decision-making.
Marketing Strategy: Collaborate on marketing plans to effectively position our products and drive market share.
Process Development: Create and communicate product processes and procedures to field personnel for consistent execution.
Strategic Input: Provide strategic insights to support departmental growth plans and objectives.
Project Management: Lead and manage ad hoc projects to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Requirements
Grade 12 with relevant commercial tertiary qualifications
3-5 years of related work experience
Computer Literate
Business Acumen
Analytical skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Project management skills
Administration skills and attention to detail
Willingness to travel and flexibility to work outside traditional hours when necessary
Commitment to quality and excellence
Ability to perform under pressure
Strategic planning and execution
Active listening and effective communication
Competencies required: Commercial Acumen; Innovative, Dutifulness; Planning; Team Collaboration ; Situational Awareness; Drive; Flexibility and Stress Resistance.