General Manager: Retail & Wholesale

Description

• The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office and report to the Chief Executive Officer

Duties

• Takes a proactive role in the overall strategic leadership of Agra on Exco level
• Takes full responsibility for the strategic leadership of the Retail & Wholesale Division to ensure sustainable growth in both net income and market share
• Accountable for the annual Retail & Wholesale budget submission and the achievement of agreed targets
• Accountable for effective and efficient debtors management
• Accountable for supplier management, negotiation and collaboration
• Actively drives innovation, continuous improvement (cost savings and value creation), and organisational renewal of Agra and in particular of the Retail & Wholesale Division
• Takes full responsibility for on-time and on-budget project management within the Retail & Wholesale Division
• Takes accountability for all operational aspects of the Retail & Wholesale Division
• Ensures adequate product availability, customer satisfaction and retention across the Retail & Wholesale Division
• Proactively drives people management, succession planning, skills development and retention for the Retail & Wholesale Division
• Proactively drives synergy and co-operation between Agra’s divisions and departments
• Formulates and presents feasibility of strategies and all related projects to Exco
• Conducts feasibility and economic viability studies and writes proposals for projects or business ventures
• Analysis and assessment of potential strategic projects, including, Market research & analysis and Financial modelling, reviewing and -providing guidance on financial models
• Pro-actively identify, plan, develop and implement strategic projects
• Evaluate and present new business ventures, to drive, track and update Agra’s strategic projects monthly
• Conducts post implementation evaluation (feasibility vs. actual) and implements continuous improvement strategies
• Propose new business models so as to create new ventures and or improve business processes
• Identifies clients/customers, suppliers and/or stakeholders that could become institutional partners
• Ensures effective and efficient consultant management (e.g. selection, remuneration, monitoring, contracting and orderly exit strategies) if/when required

Requisites

• Qualifications & Attributes:
• Namibian citizenship
• Relevant Qualification in Business Management, Retail Management, -Business Administration, Commerce or Related field
• A CA, ACCA, CMA or similar qualification, with strong financial background will be an added advantage
• A relevant postgraduate qualification would serve as an advantage
• 10 years retail and/or relevant management experience in a senior management position
• Exposure to different industries, or businesses, will be an added advantage
• roven track record of achieving financial targets and driving business growth
• Strong numerical, analytical, problem solving and financial modelling skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office package, Project Management Software, etc.)

Notes

• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Prospective candidates should send an application letter, CV and supporting documents
• Only suitably qualified candidates, who meet the minimum requirements, will be considered for shortlisting for this position
• Please take note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no CV’s will be returned and shortlisted candidates might be required to undergo psychometric screening as part of the recruitment process
• Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified
• Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian
• Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to humanresources@agra.com.na with the Subject line “General Manager: Retail & Wholesale”