Executive General Manager

4 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Headhunters Full time

Executive General Manager (FMCG Wholesale) Reference Sector Finance / Wholesale / FMCG Location Johannesburg Job Type full_time Experience 7 to 10 years Qualifications No education Package Negotiable Description Our client, a leader in the FMCG Wholesale sector and based in Ormonde, Johannesburg; is looking to employ an experienced and business -mind General Manager to their team. A proven track record of at least seven years leading FMCG operations & sales, with significantly high revenue / turnover, will secure this appointment. This is a senior level appointment. Requirements: Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 7 years in leadership roles. FMCG sector experience is advantageous. Proven record in leading operations and sales with significant turnover. Strategic and forward-thinking. Decisive and confident under pressure. Innovative and agile. Strong relationship builder with negotiation skills. Financially astute. Resilient and adaptable. Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a business strategy to maintain market leadership and meet customer needs. Drive innovation and transformation in FMCG operations and retail and wholesale sales. Identify and capitalise on expansion opportunities, including new business and market penetration. Foster an executive mindset that embraces agility, resilience and continuous improvement. Human Capital Management Build and lead a high-performing team. Guide the management team and talent to enhance leadership and workforce efficiency. Promote organisational health and employee growth while supporting diversity, inclusion and engagement. Oversee divisions to optimise productivity while maintaining a strong corporate culture. General Management Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across sales, marketing and business development. Strengthen operational efficiency through effective management practices. Implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance. Align business objectives with sustainability and community initiatives. Financial Budgeting and Management Lead the formulation and execution of divisional budgets to ensure profitability and cost optimisation. Drive business plans, strategies and turnover for sustainable growth. Maintain strong relationships with members and financial teams to enhance fiscal health. Implement financial controls, performance metrics and accountability measures. Customer and Market Relationships Establish customer-focused business relationships to enhance brand loyalty, market share and business growth. Use data analytics to monitor competition and market trends. Build strong partnerships with members, suppliers and stakeholders. Oversee pricing and promotional strategies to maintain competitiveness. Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. I've applied, now what? Do you have any job openings? What should I wear to my Headhunters Interview? How long should I wait before I get contacted? For the answers to these questions and many more, check out our FAQs Don't miss out on new job opportunities Get notified and stay ahead in your career journey. Getting that dream job starts with making sure you have a professional CV. Copyright Headhunters. All Rights Reserved. Website design Port Elizabeth by Perfect Circle #J-18808-Ljbffr


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