Description
• Leverages the internal and external resources required to deliver the Country’s agreed CR and ONFR plan be it in terms of new shops to be built, formats to be delivered and in delivering the planned bottom line results.
• Requesting and agreeing the final budget estimation in line with the Investment Proposal(IP) economics capacity
• Providing and fast tracking sign off of Retailer/Partners contracts, detailing agreed scope of work and commercial terms
• Finding, assessing, designing and developing new and existing locations/sites
• Manages a team of CR and ONFR professionals both directly and indirectly in order to deliver the CR & ONFR plans
• Sets the strategic direction for CR and ONFR in the country through informed use of market, customer, competitor, financial and economic data.
• Approves ranging, assortments and planograms and new store layouts and merchandising
• Identify, select, negotiate with, appoint and develop key suppliers for the CR business
• Ensure an effective supply chain strategy and troubleshoot supply chain challenges
• Identifies, selects, negotiate with and appoints key partners and form strategic alliances with them to propel our CR and ONFR business growth
• In close collaboration with Marketing, develop and implement tactical marketing plans and promotional campaigns that delivers customer value and supplier income in line with the agreed Convenience Retail strategic framework.
• Ensure compliance with the agreed Convenience Retail strategic framework in terms of formats, pricing, ranging, operational excellence, and macro and micro space optimization.
• Get the buy-in and support of the local Retail team to deliver the CR & ONFR plans
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) and performance trends and leads supplier/ wholesaler performance management, review and improvement initiatives, determining appropriate action to address issues, improve performance and minimize risk.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sales, and Marketing or related field
• At least 6 years’ experience in business management experience in the Retail/FMCG field. Experience in shop formats, merchandising, range & category management, and supplier management is added advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to maximize business opportunities
• Sound understanding of strategy, business and project evaluation tools
• Strong project management skills and leadership of project teams
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.