General Manager

Masscash - Walmart Group

February 2010 to Actually working here

DUTIES
? Taking full accountability with my two partners for the performance of Finro Jumbo Cash & Carry and Sydenham Liquors, generating a combined annual turnover of R1.3 billion.
? Being involved with the strategic planning and execution thereof for both Finro Jumbo Cash & Carry and Sydenham Liqours.
? Overseeing the daily operations and running of the various departments including procurement, sales and distribution.
? Managing all marketing activity and ensuring that the brand identity is portrait in the correct manner.
? Acquiring new business / customers and expanding our franchise stores i.e. Big 11, Super 11, Saverite, Club 10 and Liquor Land.
? Analyzing of all key performance indicators and identifying opportunities and threats.
Achievements at Masscash:
? Selected by our Managing Director and Operations Director to be placed on the short list for the Regional Manager Position for the Southern KZN Region
? Part of a team of delegates that travelled to China to setup strategic partnerships with key suppliers to grow our General Merchandise contribution within our group
? Achieved triple figure growth in General Merchandise category through remerchandising department, introducing new lines, sourcing new suppliers and putting growth plans in place.
? Invited to attend our groups General Merchandise Executive Meeting in Johannesburg regarding strategy building.
? Selected to attend Wal-Mart / Massmart conference
REASON FOR LEAVING : Currently still employed by Masscash

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice

Currently studying

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