A medium sized paint retailer with stores in Gauteng and North West Provinces is seeking a Business Development Manager with an operational focus to assist in growing market share and improving overall performance in three/four corporate stores. Responsibilities : Building professional relationships with current managers or future store owners Understanding the markets, customers and competitive environment of the stores allocated to the successful candidate Compiling business plans in conjunction with store managers/ owners, including budgets, strategies to grow profitable market share through the implementation of the appropriate targeted marketing and advertising methods and tools Operational planning pertaining to store staff and in-store standards etc. Utilising in-house resources (e.g. technical for product development) and outsourced marketing partners Identifying opportunities and plans for store owners to improve their businesses and facilitating the implementation of such plans Requirements : Minimum of 10 years retail experience with 3 years managerial experience Experience in assisting struggling stores/franchises is a strong recommendation Relevant post matric business qualification Due the nature of the role the vast majority of time will be spent in the field Must be prepared to travel in the greater Gauteng/North West Provinces and should be based in the north of Johannesburg to limit travel time R420k to R540k per annum depending on experience
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