Regional Manager Gauteng

Main Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of the role is to lead a region, consisting of various retailers within our network. The incumbent will be responsible for managing a team of Area Supervisors and Credit Consultants. 3 Key Responsibilities

Plan, develop and implement a sales strategy for the region that is consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the sales division

Manages sales effort, including activities of the credit team and related credit programme functions

Ensures the adherence to credit programme policies in relation to compliance with local regulation and standard operating procedures through audits and other control measures

Ensures that agreed policies and procedures relating to Retail Partners are adhered to

Manages the team, including recruitment, performance management, training, development, motivation, work allocation, succession and employee relations

Maintain internal and external stakeholder management, particularly in the retail partnership environment

Participate in the development of operating goals and objectives of the region, including recommendations, implementing procedures and ways of working to ensure the optimal performance of the region

Assists in the annual budget planning process and ensures expenditure within budget

Analyses and appraises the effectiveness of sales methodology, costs, and results

Responds to enquiries and requests from stores, customers and teams- researches and resolves problems; collaborates with other business units in the resolution of day-to-day issues

Key Competencies

Knowledge of retail and/or consumer lending.

Comprehensive knowledge of sales forecasting and principles, concepts and methodologies.

Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive regional sales strategy, goals, operating budget and plans.

Skilled in organising resources, analyzing and solving problems, establishing priorities, and making evaluative judgements.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification in business, retail, sales or financial management

A minimum of 5 years experience in retail operations management

Previous Store Or Regional Management Experience Essential

MS Word, Excel and Outlook - solid

Financial Services or Banking experience - a distinct advantage

Proven track record of people management

A valid code B driver's license (older than 6 months) is essential

Please inform your Manager of your application. Applications are only valid for this position. Please note that preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with the RCS Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Primary Location

ZA-WC-Cape Town

Job Type

Standard / Permanent

Job

SALES DEVELOPMENT

Schedule

Full-time