General Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa

- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #16227 |
Job Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Company Type | Beauty/Skincare |
Job Role | General Manager |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Negotiable |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Middle Management |
Years of Experience | 10 |
Residence Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | SA ID |
Degree | Management |
Job Description
• Directs development and execution of strategic plan and delegation thereof keeping the Board informed.
• Provide strategic recommendations for consideration and approval by the Board.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management of operational and financial activities that are aligned to meet overall strategic objectives set by the Board.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and growth.
• Develop and implement a strategy to focus on new opportunities including aesthetic clinics, spas, and hotel groups.
• Analyse, develop, and implement, a sales and marketing strategy for SA Market, ensuring the brand image and professional positioning is maintained at all times.
• Convert strategic objectives into actionable plans for performance and growth, helping to implement and achieve company-wide goals.
• Liaise with Board to sign off sales strategies, business plans, and budget.
• In consultation with Board allocate resources to meet the organization’s prioritized goals, both human and physical.
• Manages overall sales performance against agreed objectives.
• Regular review with Board and institutes corrective actions, where necessary.
• Drives implementation in consultation with the Board of a business plan: tactical, financial, and organizational.
• Equip direct reports with the necessary skills to increase performance and profitability.
• Identify and implement system improvements and efficiencies.
• Implement change aligned to policy and/or business requirements.
Key Skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Display analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision making – thinks quickly, assimilates, and applies relevant observations and thinking to new situations.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with attention to detail and within
timelines.
Required Skills
• An understanding of diverse business functions; understanding of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• 7 Years’ proven experience at a senior level in a similar position.
• Cosmetic industry knowledge advantageous. (Preferably in professional skin care).