GENERAL MANAGER - OPERATIONS
Retail Jobs
- Southsea Investments Pvt Ltd
- Expires 16 Jun 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and self-driven individuals in one of the leading FMCG company in Zimbabwe to fill in the position of a General Manager - Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for strategic planning, business development, sales growth, operational efficiency, and team leadership to drive competitiveness and profitability for the retail chain. The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and passion for retail excellence with a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer acquisition, and supply chain management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and monitor the effective implementation of strategies to attain the set revenue, Gross Profit and Net Profit targets for all stores.
• Develop and monitor the effective implementation of robust strategies to maintain product freshness and quality across all stores.
• Identify opportunities for new markets to grow market share.
• Formulate & monitor implementation of strategies to grow market share in liaison with Retail Operations Executive.
• Mentor & Coach Store Managers on various technical and operational matters.
• Take a lead role in formulation of strategies aimed at attaining the set Return on Capital Employed for all stores.
• Training Store Managers in understanding and interpreting financial reports and budgets and analysing figures to formulate strategic recommendations for consideration by the Executives.
• Prepare and present operations reports, forecasts, and performance analyses to Executives.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal person must possess the following:
• Degree/Diploma in Retail Management/ Commerce/ Business Studies/ Marketing/ Purchasing and Supply/ Accounting and Finance.
• Diploma in Marketing/ Operations/ Finance/ Accounting
• 6 years’ Experience in FMCG industry
• Experience in working with executives and board of directors providing professional, accurate & strategic advice.
• An understanding of various statutes governing the operations of a retail supermarket.
How to Apply
Candidates who possess the qualifications and experience should send their detailed CVs to hr@southsea.co.zw no later than Monday 16th June 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
