Divisional Chief Executive - Durban 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, Pietermartitzburg, 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