General manager: finance
Somerset West

GENERAL MANAGER: FINANCE – SOMERSET WEST

A fruit packaging and marketing company in Somerset West have a challenging opportunity for a General Manager for their Marketing division. The individual will take full responsibility for the daily management of this function with the main focus on finance management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of overall marketing budget
• Management of profitability levels, fixed and variable expenses and operational costs
• Oversee and control overall debtors and creditors as per standard trading terms and conditions
• Review pricing on an annual basis to ensure continued profitability, and to maintain market share
• Brand development in accordance with Marketing Strategy
• Maintain and monitor market share on a monthly basis
• Managing sales activity
• Communication/Relationship building
• Build and sustain good customer service levels and business relationships with the central functions (Finance, HR, Marketing, Commercial) in support of business objectives
• Build working relationships with the warehouses/factory in line with business objectives
• Oversee and manage the entire Supply Chain Management process in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager and Distribution Manager
• Stock Management
• People/Team Management (Marketing Division)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant degree/diploma (Business Management)
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in managing a small business unit with a strong emphasis on sales
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in managing and leading a team
• 3 years’ experience in managing a customer base (key account management)
• 1 – 2 years’ Supply Chain Management experience an advantage
• Experience in the fruit industry will serve as a benefit

If you meet the requirements please forward your CV to the HR department at martinet@ifruit.co.za

Closing Date: 12 March 2012

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.