Description:
Strategy Execution & Financial PerformanceDrive growth in profitability and shareholder returns through: Motivating and aligning people around strategic objectives Allocating resources effectively Identifying and capitalising on opportunities Maintaining strong cost discipline Hold senior managers accountable for: Growth objectives Financial performance and returns Working capital management Delivery against agreed KPIs Leadership, Employer Brand & Culture
Continually evaluate and refine the brand positioning to meet evolving market expectations Live the brand values personally and ensure they are embedded across the organisation Build a high-performance business culture aligned to accountability, delivery, and ethical leadership Ensure team capability aligns with brand expectations, addressing underperformance decisively and professionally Take ultimate accountability for what the brand stands for today and aspires to become Market Insight, Risk & Future Positioning
Maintain a clear view of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and future risks Manage risks inherent in a day-to-day trading environment Position resources to take advantage of current and emerging opportunities Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies People, Structure & Capability
Build and continuously strengthen a leadership team capable of delivering strategy Develop internal talent and selectively acquire external talent aligned to future business needs Ensure organisational structures (branches, regions, divisions) are efficient, scalable, and fit for purpose Drive succession planning and future-focused organisational design Marketing & Communication
Support the Brand and Continually evaluate and refine the brand positioning to meet evolving market expectations Align marketing strategy with overall business objectives Ensure consistent and effective communication of the brand internally and externally Communicate clearly, regularly, and credibly with stakeholders at all levels Operational & Commercial Oversight
Divisional Leadership
Suppliers
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers Strategic involvement in priority and new product initiatives Procurement & Stock
Oversight of major procurement decisions Support finance in managing stock levels, slow-moving stock, and working capital targets Ensure stock
09 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za