Franchise National Butchery Specialist at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• To optimise the performance of Butchery within the Franchise estate by ensuring that the in-store execution is according to the commercial strategy; monitor, regulate and assist Franchisees to adhere to best practices.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of 7-10 years Meat and Fish experience in Retail or FMCG environment
• 4-6 year experience in leading a team
• In-depth knowledge of a butchery department i.e. from cutting standards to achieving gross margins and control waste
• In-depth Knowledge of Meat, CPM and Fish processes
• In-depth knowledge of store operations and in-store execution
• Must be computer literate
• Good Numerical skills
• Drivers License
• Ability to travel regularly and work long hours

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Implement the commercial strategy within the Franchise estate to maintain Brand integrity
• Provide critical insights into specific market opportunities
• Design monitoring tool/methods to identify underperforming products within the Franchise estate and recommend profitable solutions
• Guide the Franchisee and the regional specialist on budgeted turnover and margin
• Procure stock and promotions daily and weekly to ensure that Franchisees get best prices and are aware of price trends
• Oversee the process of defining the layout; equipment and range requirements for stores and make recommendations.
• Sign off plans for new and revamp stores; as well as monitor the store readiness for the launch and monitor the progress
• Determine range in the Pick n Pay/ QualiSave banners to cater for specific demographic
• Continual engagement and collaboration with the Commercial team ensuring the best interest of the Franchise community are taken into consideration when planning and decisions are made
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers by demonstrating confidence and expertise during the interaction
• Ensure the franchise Butchery staff is trained with distinct expectation on recipe controls and Butchery SOP implementation.
• Conduct regular quality checks and audits to ensure set standards are adhered to and develop action plans
• Lead and monitor team performance, and works with team members to adjust activities or timelines as circumstances warrant; provides feedback and guidance to team members as necessary

Competencies    

• Commercial and Financial Acumen
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Innovation
• Business Insight
• Analysis
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Building relationships and collaboration.
• Customer focus
• People management