JOB OPPORTUNITY

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

REGIONAL MANAGER– HEAD OFFICE (01)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and maintain a staff development program at outlet level for Butchery Managers and Area Managers
• Motivate the Area Managers to push harder and excel in their professions
• Take charge of the Area Managers and several teams of consultants.
• Set performance targets for outlets and ensure that the Area Managers and Butchery Managers met the set targets
• Plan and supervise Area Managers’ stock take routes, verifying that the stock takes are done accordingly and ensure that there is a fair workload
• Ensure that Area Managers deliver reports on the coverage of stock takes in outlets
• Take full responsibility for an Area Manager’s route whenever he is off and cover the route in totality, including any necessary conduct of stock takes to fulfil minimum Area Manager stock take requirements
• Plan and perform full and detailed stock takes and cash counts in the safe, in outlets from time to time (atleast 4 in a month) and submit the duly completed stock take and cash count sheet indicating that cash was also counted and full outlet loss/gain calculation completed to retail Admin Office
• Ensure all retail outlets have all necessary trading licenses and legal requirements
• Observe the conduct of business in that outlet that an Area Manager would not observe because of his time constraints and number of outlets he has to cover
• Ensure that Area Managers have good customer relations
• Review all customer related matters being handled by Area Managers and ensure a successful resolution
• Review all staff Displinary issues being handled by Area Managers and ensure that correct procedures are followed and HR are fully consulted
• Handle public relations and client relationships.
• Take responsibility in ensuring that only the best candidates are selected to work for the Company by being part of the interview panel for retail staff.
• Deliver reports, sales and frequent meetings with good level of competence.
• Handle the team in various planning and execution of the operations.
• Analyze problems and methodical approaches to maximize the efficiency of the operations.
• Take responsible steps to ensure that officers working in the region have access to business information as to what their powers and obligations are.
• Ensure that necessary and appropriate action for violations and inconsistencies committed by the team members under supervision is taken.
• Carry out any additional activities assigned by superiors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Business Management/Accounts or Equivalent
• 3 – 5 Years relevant work experience
• Impressive, demonstrated track record and skills /experience gained within similar position(s) at a similar level
• Valid Driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

•  Computer literate
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and customers
• Able to fill in required documentation – daily reports
• Strong, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Detailed process and analytical ability.
• Ability to work in pressured and deadline-driven operating environment