Liquor Manager Jumbo Wholesalers Zambia

Job specifications/responsibilities will include the following:

Trading Performance

• Effectively manage the sales and margin mix
• Manage and monitor P&L
• Control and Limit expenses
• Manage the liquor store budget
• Manage cash flow and working capital in the liquor store
• Manage customer credit and debtors
• Manage and facilitate the in- store buying process including but not limited to developing and executing the stores pricing strategy
• Negotiate liquor prices with suppliers and attain the best prices
• Ensure profitable closure of deals or goods sold and increase sales as per targets
• Regularly conduct a competitive tracking analysis to ensure competitiveness
• Implement and maintain systems to ensure that Finance Administration is efficiently implemented in the store in line with applicable policies and procedures
• Monitor and ensure that all relevant data is correct and sent to relevant stakeholders timeously
• Effective support of Central Services Finance team on ad hoc basis
• Efficient and accurate record keeping of related documentation
• Effectively manage category of top customers through analysis i.e. growth vs. trends, inflation and GMROM
• Develop and execute a clear category strategy, contribution and margins
• Ensure up to date liquor licenses and that related legislative requirements are met

Implementation of Business strategies and goals

• Plan and implement business goals in the liquor store effectively according to set timelines
• Plan, execute and monitor liquor store targets against set targets for the financial year
• Ensure adequate staffing according to company recruitment policy and procedure and ideal store structures
• Ensure that housekeeping standards are at the required standard as per company policy and procedures and or directive from Line Manager
• Ensure that merchandising and category management are of the required standard
• Effectively manage shrinkage and stock levels in the store according to company processes and procedures as well as due attention to the safety standards incl. weekly/monthly stock counts
• Execute and monitor store promotions
• Gain and apply knowledge of Arch to ensure accurate information on the system is maintained

Building effective stakeholder relationships

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Central Service staff , suppliers and customers to ensure sustainability in the business
• Build and maintain good consultative relationships with JUMBO head office Finance team so as to facilitate effective upwards and downwards communication
• Regularly conduct a customer analysis to maintain and grow customer base this includes obtaining good knowledge of customer’s store, size, location, range, ‘catchment areas’ etc.
• Build lasting relationships with customers and understand their needs
• Effectively service Banner memberships

Staff management

• Ensure that staff is performance managed, appraised and developed
• Monitor  staff attendance to ensure optimum productivity
• Advise and coach  line managers in the need and effective use of a performance management system
• Minimize shrinkage and breakages
• Ensure that your team members know, understand and adhere to company rules and procedures. Investigate and/or Report suspicious occurrences or people to Risk Department
• Ensure that staff is trained and developed
• Follow company disciplinary and grievance procedure when misconduct or staff disputes arise. Notify Regional HR Manager of all IR issues

Safety and Security

• Ensure that staff is trained on all relevant safety procedures as per OHS Act in liaison with L&D Team
• All incidents are reported to the risk team

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary education in Administration, Finance related and or related field; and at least 3-5 years’ experience in a FMCG/ Wholesale/ Retail environment in a related role.

Competencies and Skills

• Knowledge regarding verbal and written contracts
• Expressed and implied ethical responsibilities and values
• Effective leadership