Sales Project Manager at PEP

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

To complete and master all aspects of an intensive hands-on sales operations programme through extensive training. To manage and lead a team of sales leaders, thereby ensuring that the customer is at the centre of everything we do and deliver on the business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by driving exceptional customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, presentation and promotion of stock, stock management, promotional implementation and correct pricing of products according to our price image guidelines
• Minimising Stock loss by influencing culture, ensuring security measures and making sure that stock and cash handling procedures within the business are followed.
• Manage a low cost business according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the business and critical analysis of financial information
• Ensure administrative duties within the business are done on time, every time according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance within a Sikhula KunYe company culture. 
• People Management by overseeing all aspects of  the people support function within a specific business unit.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Degree in Retail / Management / Business / Operations related 
• Computer Literate. (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).
• Valid Code 8 manual driver’s licence with a willingness to travel extensively. Able to work away from home.
• Ideally 5 years experience in a managerial/leadership role having had direct reports - leading a team. 
• The successful candidate will join an intensive project based training programme to develop their skills in preparation for future roles.

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to learn all aspects of the Retail Business  
• Confident with very strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong Managerial capabilities - think like an owner of the business with the ability to plan, lead, organise and control. 
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.