Pick n Pay Stores Limited, through its subsidiaries and associates, operates in the retail sector on the African continent.
Pick n Pay is the quintessential family store focused on the customer. Since 1967 when consumer champion Raymond Ackerman purchased the first few stores, the Ackerman family’s vision has grown and expanded to now encompass stores in ...
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
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