SALES MANAGER –TRADED GOODS – HEROES COMMERCIAL CENTRE (X1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Provide input into the retailing strategy for 3rd party manufactured and traded goods
• Growing the sales and profitability of the trading goods segments of retailing.
• Optimizing the basket of traded goods in the outlets.
• Identifying opportunities to grow and expand the product offering in the retail outlets.
• Ensuring optimal stock holding to avoid overstocking and prevent any stock outs.
• Negotiating with third party suppliers on products and prices to maximise returns for the business.
• Carrying out outlet and region level sales forecasting and target setting and work with the National Retailing Managers in ensuring the outlets achieve the set targets.
• Providing information and input into the store layout and design to stimulate sales.
• Providing cover for Regional Sales Managers and carry out periodic outlets audits involving a full outlet stock count, safe cash count and gross Profit calculation.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 certificate with credits or better in 5 subjects.
• University Degree in marketing or relevant commercial field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience sales, retailing or business development.
• Good understanding of retail controls.
• Retailing experience is an added advantage.

The Required Attributes Include:

• Good understanding of retail controls.
• Good analytical skills