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General Manager

ID : 12 - Advertised : 2010-06-16 - Closing Date : 2011-06-30
Company Name : Career Prospects   Approximate Salary: ZMK  0.00 / Per Week
Location : Lusaka,Zambia   Country : Zambia
Industry : Administration   Position Type : Full Time
Experience Level : 5 Years   Education Level : Bachelors Degree

  • Our client, a high profile Lusaka-based fast expanding organization in the FMCG industry, requires a highly competent, mature, pro-active, versatile, innovative and results-oriented individual with a high degree of credibility, self-confidence and
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the ideal candidate will take responsibility for the systems, procedures and controls and the day to day operations of a retail outlet, while achieving the target sales and net trading profit.

He or she will focus on the following key areas

  • Provision of a comprehensive world class customer service to the organisation’s customers.
  • Specification, merchandising standards and brand volumes in line with the organisation’s specifications.
  • Strategic human resource management, performance management, team building and motivation.
  • Within each service department; increase the range land develop, implement and monitor the weekly and daily production schedules and budgets
  • Foster sound relationships with key suppliers to maintain continuity of supply of range.
  • Work on price perception and perform regular price checks to ensure the right pricing.
  • Minimize shrinkage through sound security procedures staff motivation awareness
  • Establish and monitor systems and controls in all departments so as to oversee; Receiving, Storage and warehousing, Flow of goods, General grocery departments/sales/shop floor, Merchandising, Liquor, Bulk section and Front end and tills
  • Develop and maintain high levels of customer service by implementing the relevant in store training programmes, staff incentive schemes etc.
  • Engender a team spirit that leads to a pleasant, productive and ethical work environment.
  • Promote pride amongst employees to foster a motivated approach to the various tasks engaged in each day.
  • Submit reports on company operations locally and internationally on a periodic basis.


The ideal candidate must;

  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or equivalent
  • Have excellent computer skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Have a good understanding of business finance
  • Have a minimum of five years post-qualifying relevant experience at a senior management level.