Divisional Chief Executive at Aramex South Africa

Job Purpose

Generate business, achieve targets and manage all aspects of the business including but not limited to staff, operations, sales, customer care, quality, credit / collections and costs for the East Region. The East Region consists of the Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay and East London Branches.

Key Responsibilities 

• Set the branch goals, operational plan and budget with the CEO
• Grow revenue and retain existing clients
• Control branch costs in general and abide by budget constraints
• Achieve set budgets and targets
• Effective management of the various departments and functions
• Maintain and apply the ARAMEX culture, image and standards
• Customer Satisfaction – Ensure proper customer service to branches and clients
• Sales and Marketing – Visit clients to enhance relationships and explore new business opportunities
• Human Resources – Co-ordinate with HR to ensure the recruitment of talented employees
• Training – Liaise with Training to ensure staff are properly and adequately trained to perform their functions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and/or experience
• At least 10 years’ experience in a Management position
• Experience in the Logistics industry is advantageous
• Proven successful track record at running both a sizable team and income statement
• Strong Business Acumen
• Must be willing to travel
• Valid Code 08 drivers licence and own reliable transport
• Advanced Microsoft Package – Word, Excel, Power Point

Skills

• Organization & Planning Skills 
• Communication Skills 
• Interpersonal Abilities 
• Problem-Solving 
• People Management 
• Team Building skills 

Competencies

• Innovation
• Achievement Drive
• Leadership
• Problem Analysis
• Customer Focus
• Strategic Thinking
• Building Effective Teams