General Manager : Trader at Flash Group

The Flash Group is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and results-driven leader to direct and manage our organization's Trader Division. Our Traders are extremely important to us, and with a purpose of making peoples lives’ easier, the role would suit someone who is passionate about making a real impact across our South African communities. The General Manager of this division will own the long-term strategic operational plan along with the daily business reporting and management of the cross functional team. The ideal candidate will use their skills and experience to deliver impeccable results, continuing our history of outstanding growth and positioning us as the brand of choice for our traders and shop owners.

You will be responsible for (not limited to):

• The overall execution of strategy for the division to ensure market share and GP growth.
• Develop near and long-term strategic growth initiatives including new products or partnerships (external and internal) with supporting business case analysis to deliver quantified business impact.
• Build, manage and mentor a strong cross functional team
• Improve the overall revenue contribution and performance of the trader products for the business.
• Manage and evolve the structure of the division, continually driving alignment and execution of our core business priorities
• Define and develop business critical metrics and reports, key performance indicators, and financials supporting business evolution and growth.
• Market scanning and analysis - analyze and identify shortfalls and areas of improvement
• Understanding the impact of different components and market events on product success

You will need to demonstrate:

• A desire for action with strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly & analyze quantitatively.
• Ability to juggle many tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment and must be a self-starter who is excited about technology.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, schedule trade-offs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with technical employees.
• Have a passion for technology solutions and display a deep client orientation and understanding of the informal retail market and Fintech industry

You will need to have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification - Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Economics or other highly quantitative field.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related experience will be an advantage
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a managing director, management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, business division leadership and/or strategic planning role, with an entrepreneurial passion
• Experience in a transformational fintech, e-commerce, payments, retail technology, or software industry environment
• Experience with / knowledge of the informal retail market will be a major advantage
• Experience developing and implementing business operations management and process improvements to streamline operations.
• Strong quantitative background with experience determining insights to inform key business decisions.
• Ability to look ahead and balance strategic projects and initiatives with day-to-day reporting and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior management teams, manage and execute projects with a strong call to action; ability to effectively prioritize projects and meet aggressive, recurring deadlines.