Job Ref #: BL-560
Industry: Telecommunications
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Head of Business - Retail oversees the Retail Division's strategic direction, financial control, and growth. This Senior Leadership position will ensure the alignment of business objectives with overall corporate goals while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive retail strategies to drive profitability and market share.
• Align retail operations with broader business objectives and corporate vision.
• Identify new market opportunitiesand lead initiatives to capitalize on them.
• Ensure the brand's consistency and integrity across all retail channels.

Financial Control

• Oversee the financial performance of the retail division, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial targets.
• Develop and manage financial plans and forecasts, focusing on revenue growth and cost control.
• Analyze financial reports and data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Implement robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Team Growth and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop retail management and teams to achieve high performance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Implement training and development programs to enhance skills and career progression.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Job Requirements

Competencies

• Strong financial acumen and experience in Budget Management and Financial Analysis.
• Excellent Leadership, Communication, and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute effectively.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications, relevant to customer requests or industry norms.
• Strategic Vision and Thinking.
• Financial Expertise.
• Leadership and Team Development.
• Market Awareness.
• Problem Solving.
• Results-Oriented.
• Customer Focus.
• Adaptability.
• Innovation.
• Operational Excellence
• Proven track record of driving Retail Growth and Profitability.
• Willingness to travel extensively
• A strong network within the Retail Sector would be advantageous.

Education

• Matric - Essential
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Finance, or a related field - Essential
• MBA - Preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Retail Management.
• At least 5 years in a Senior Leadership role.