Job Description

To optimise the performance of Butchery within the Franchise estate by ensuring that the in-store execution is according to the commercial strategy; monitor, regulate and assist Franchisees to adhere to best practices.
Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 7-10 years Meat and Fish experience in Retail or FMCG environment

4-6 year experience in leading a team

In-depth knowledge of a butchery department i.e. from cutting standards to achieving gross margins and control waste

In-depth Knowledge of Meat, CPM and Fish processes

In-depth knowledge of store operations and in-store execution

Must be computer literate

Good Numerical skills

Drivers License

Ability to travel regularly and work long hours
Duties & Responsibilities

Implement the commercial strategy within the Franchise estate to maintain Brand integrity

Provide critical insights into specific market opportunities

Design monitoring tool/methods to identify underperforming products within the Franchise estate and recommend profitable solutions

Guide the Franchisee and the regional specialist on budgeted turnover and margin

Procure stock and promotions daily and weekly to ensure that Franchisees get best prices and are aware of price trends

Oversee the process of defining the layout; equipment and range requirements for stores and make recommendations.

Sign off plans for new and revamp stores; as well as monitor the store readiness for the launch and monitor the progress

Determine range in the Pick n Pay/ QualiSave banners to cater for specific demographic

Continual engagement and collaboration with the Commercial team ensuring the best interest of the Franchise community are taken into consideration when planning and decisions are made

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers by demonstrating confidence and expertise during the interaction

Ensure the franchise Butchery staff is trained with distinct expectation on recipe controls and Butchery SOP implementation.

Conduct regular quality checks and audits to ensure set standards are adhered to and develop action plans

Lead and monitor team performance, and works with team members to adjust activities or timelines as circumstances warrant; provides feedback and guidance to team members as necessary
Competencies

Commercial and Financial Acumen

Negotiating and influencing skills

Innovation

Business Insight

Analysis

Judgement and Decision Making

Building relationships and collaboration.

Customer focus

People management
Additional Information

Competency based interview to assess above requirements

Pick n Pay