Job title : Regional Hub Manager (Gauteng)
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : September 28, 2025
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Job Summary :
Deliver the client KPIs (drive sell out, maintain and grow retail assets and retail mapping) through effective in-store execution and building strong business relationships with store owners and their managers.Key Responsibilities and Deliverables :
Drive sell out
Drive sell out by understanding targets per store, per brand and per LSM and breaking these down into measurable incrementsIncrease volumes in stores by identifying fast vs. slow movers and increase / decrease forward share accordinglyDrive ad hoc promotions / deals to increase salesNegotiate space based on rate of salesIdentify in-store cross-merchandising opportunitiesEnsure stock pressure is appliedMonitor in-store pricing and communicate anomalies to store owner / manager and clientControl and report on out-of-stocksEnsure sufficient ordering of stockEffective management of returned goods system and follow up on damaged goods collectionsDevelop alternative strategies to increase salesEnsure timely implementation of promotional activities and communicate non-complianceTraining of store sales consultantsEnsure all store sales consultants are registered on MCS and drive uploadsEffective management of promotional activities
Facilitate the implementation of promotional grids as per agreed time-frames and objectivesCommunicate promotional activities to Samsung Product Consultants and customersNegotiate POS material with store owners / managersEnsure promotional activities have been implemented, maintained and reported onProvide feedback to relevant stakeholdersMonitor competitors’ new innovationsEnsure all staff understand mechanics of promotion and provide feedback to ManagementCreate, plan, negotiate and execute innovative promotional campaigns / activities to drive sales in area of responsibilityCarry out Blitz activities from time to time when requiredAchievement of POP objectives
Ensure store-specific planograms and category flows are implemented and maintainedProvide feedback to client with regards to forward share changesMaximize forward shareIdentify and drive cross-merchandising opportunitiesExecute client brief in terms of POS material by channelEnsure market share is reflected in the categoryEnsure shelf health is implemented and maintainedOperational Management
Resolve red flag issues and report to management when unable to resolveCompile necessary weekly / daily / monthly reports to communicate initiatives and performanceManage compliance of data capturing on handheld system (staff and self)Utilize available data to compile retail mapping reportsAnalyse data to create and implement initiatives to drive sell outWeekly store auditing of staff and identification of improvement actions through weekly meetingsEstablish action plans to improve based on weekly audit resultsIncrease and maintain retail assetsEffective distribution of all new lines
Inform customers and Samsung Product Consultants of new innovationsDrive speed to marketNegotiate new listings in stores with store owners / managers where requiredDistribute Trade Presenters / POP material to sales force and customersTrain store sales staff on new innovationsProvide feedback to clients on distribution of new linesMonitor sales of new linesMonitor competitors’ new innovations and provide visual and written feedback to clientEffective stakeholder relationship management
Build sound relationships with all customers, staff and client management based on mutual trust and goodwillProvide continuous feedback as per client requirements (competitor activities, promotions, ROS, product recalls, innovations, pricing, planograms)Conduct review meetings with clients, customers and staffDemonstrate resilience in remaining positive and focused despite negativity, obstacles, challenges or objectionsManage change effectively through using influence and lobbying the right people, as well as positioning issues in ways that ensure buy-in from key individuals and teamsEffective management of assets and expenses
Ensure all company assets are maintained according to company policyManage discretionary budget to ensure optimum return on investmentMonitor and control :
fuel expensesvehicle expensestravel expenses of staffCell phone expensesEnsure accurate salary input and monitor and control expense claimsEnsure scorecard complianceConduct effective management appraisals (C BAND and up)Ensure effective leave management and administrationCheck and monitor assets and ensure updated asset register (monthly)Effective people management
Through effective inspirational and practical leadership, facilitate the creation of accountable, full service teams who understand and strive to meet the needs of all client and group objectivesEstablishment and drive compliance to call cycleManage the targets and commission payments of the staff within area of controlDrive attendance of staff at product knowledge training sessionsCreate and encourage a culture focusing on delivery of objectivesEffective staff communication through regular team meetingsTake full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management :RecruitmentInductionLeave ManagementDevelopmentRemuneration and rewardsPerformance managementCareer path and succession planningOn-the-job training, coaching & mentoringManage Employment Equity targetsEnsure appropriate levels of accountabilityConduct disciplinary hearings as requiredMotivate, delegate and empower appropriately, enabling direct reports to take responsibility and display creativity and initiativeEnsure effective knowledge sharingBuild talent pipelineEffective teamwork and self- management
Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintainedDemonstrate consistent application of internal proceduresPlan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demandsDemonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage changeDemonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational needsManage own career development by staying abreast of any technical and industry changesManage stress and pressure effectively and in ways that do not negatively impact other’s performanceDisplay sound teamwork in working closely with others to achieve shared goalsGive and receive constructive feedback in ways that enable people to learn and growKey Competencies
Emotional maturityCoaching & development of othersTeam leadershipImpact & influenceCritical thinkingOrganisational awarenessResilience & stress managementAgilityPerformance & results drivenPlanning & prioritisationAnalysis & problem solvingQuality & detail excellenceRequirements
Minimum Qualifications :
Relevant Diploma / Degree at NQF level 6 or 7Code 08 driver’s licenceMinimum Experience :
3 - 4 years’ sales experience; 2 years FMCG / Cellular / Consumer electronics environment at a Managerial / Supervisory levelKnowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Strategic thinker and analytical skillsAbility to influence and motivate othersExcellent leadershipGood business and financial acumenSales / Retail / Business Development jobs