Job Description<\/p>\n
\tWe\u2019re on the hunt for a passionate and performance-driven Regional Retail Lead to take charge and elevate our retail operations to the next level. If you’re a natural leader with a sharp eye for opportunity, a commitment to outstanding customer experiences, and the drive to deliver results, this could be the perfect next step in your career.<\/p>\n
So, what will you do?<\/p>\n
\tThe Regional Retail Lead will focus on device sales, stock availability, product visibility, training of formal retail and informal retail personnel on all iKhokha product offerings and processes and building strong relationships with our retail partners (Store managers, Sales Managers, Department Managers, Store Sales consultants). The Regional Retail Lead will have a team of direct reports, both in the formal and informal Retail environment and will drive the above mentioned disciplines through their direct report.<\/p>\n
In addition to the above, you will:<\/p>\n
Sales:<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for devices sales and activation, within designated territory
\n\tIn store and informal activations will be required from time to time
\n\tSales reporting to be done as and when required.<\/p>\n
Stock Availability:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that stock shortages are escalated through to the relevant channels early and effectively
\n\tStock level reporting disciplines to be driven through instore agents
\n\tDeliver insights to management and propose improvements to better manage stock availability.<\/p>\n
Training:<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and execute in-store iK training programs to support staff representing\/selling iK products in retail partner stores
\n\tProvide reports on completed training programs and deliver insights to management on proposed improvements.<\/p>\n
Account Management:<\/p>\n
\tFoster strong and trustworthy relationships with retail partners in your region
\n\tLiaise with in-store consultants to drive promotional activity, competitions, and incentives to support iK sales
\n\tAnalyse market insights to determine industry and customer trends and propose opportunities to management to action within your region
\n\tResearch and identify opportunities for continuous improvement on training, increasing retail instore sales and relationship building across all regional stores in your portfolio
\n\tCollect competitor information and provide feedback reports based on your analysis
\n\tBe responsible for all stores within your regional territory and ensuring KPIs are met.<\/p>\n
Merchandising:<\/p>\n
\tProduct visibility and accessibility for end consumers
\n\tNegotiations at a store level to consistently improve product visibility and cross merchandising.<\/p>\n
Reporting \/ Monitoring:<\/p>\n
\tResponsible to fully adopt the companies chosen platform to monitor and measure instore agent activity
\n\tDrive the discipline of logging required activity on the chosen system
\n\tResponsibility for ensuring that direct reports are using the chosen system as is required.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of a matric qualification.
\n\tUniversity degree\/ National Diploma in Marketing, Sales or similar – desirable<\/p>\n
Deal breakers:<\/p>\n
\tAt least 3 years sales operations, retail sales or field sales experience of which 1 year must be servicing a big retailer within the SA retail sector and managing a team of people.<\/p>\n
Additional Skills & Knowledge:<\/p>\n
\tProficient in English and other South African Languages.
\n\tHas a strong background in consumer electronics \/ technology
\n\tComputer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and proficiency using Excel and PowerPoint.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.ikhokha.com ) or<\/p>\n
jobs.smartrecruiters.com<\/p>\n
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