Our client is looking for someone with a strong Finance & Retail experience & qualifications.

Key Purpose

To implement Business Unit Business Plans and National Strategy to ensure Company derives maximum profit and growth within the business unit. 

Key Responsibilities

• Effective strategy development and implementation


• Co-ordination and review of existing strategies


• Market analysis and analytical skills


• Align department to achieve strategic business objectives


• Stakeholder engagement, regular feedback and interaction with sales on strategy performance and implementation

Specific Outcomes

• Convenience strategy encompassing all elements and APO’s (Alternative Profit Opportunities) in place


• Communication to all key stakeholders


• Implementation of Change Management programs where necessary


• Development of a Balanced Scorecard reporting tool


• Monthly updates at Retail and Marketing Mancoms


• Compliance reports and monitoring of Company’s performance in respect of conditions and obligations to key strategic partners in relation to the Heads of Agreement that we have signed


• Ensuring that each portfolio delivers sub strategies and initiatives as agreed


• Ensuring annual review of all sub-strategies


• Market intelligence


• Market trends


• Matrixing with key Stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Knowledge

• Financial models and solutions 


• Marketing Theory, Principles & Practices 


• Global best practise 


• Managing Advertising Agencies 


• Building strategic business plans

Skills

• Computer literacy: Excel (for business modelling)


• Analytical


• Negotiation


• Presentation

Attributes

• Ability to interact with all levels of management


• Self-motivated

Qualifications and Experience

• Bcom/Bachelors degree in Commerce or related field


• Post-graduate qualification in Business Management (advantageous)


• Minimum 5 years experience in the Petroleum Retail sector


• Valid Drivers License

Equity Requirements: This appointment will be made in line with the Company's Employment Equity Strategy

Closing Date: 29 May 2012