Jobs at:
PEP Uganda

Vacancy title:
Field Manager

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, 14th October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:

POSITION: FIELD MANAGER
LOCATION: KAMPALA

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Selected candidates will take part in training and development interventions that will prepare them to become qualified for the future Field Manager positions of Area Sales Managers and Stock Controllers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of Store Managers to maximise the Key Performance Areas for the area of stores
• Manage the financial performance of the area by reducing costs and increasing efficiency and effectiveness
• Improve customer satisfaction levels through implementation of appropriate interventions
• Audit (e.g. check, reconcile, compare, verify) all admin related activities in the store, according to the standard audit programme
• Audit the general security of stores, e.g. alarm systems, door locks, fire extinguishers, rubbish removal, etc.
• Address any non-compliance to admin procedures by the Store manager
• Improve operational image / branding by implementing pre-defined company store standards and specified layout designs
• Interpret and communicate company strategy in the specific area
• Manage the area's operational people capacity by monitoring the availability of sufficient number of staff with required skills as well as planning for future capacity requirements.
• Coach and develop the team of Store Managers

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/Secondary School (UACE)
• Tertiary qualification would be an advantage
• PC literacy - MS Word, Excel
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• 2 years’ managerial experience within a formal retail environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the country.
• English: compulsory Speaking, Reading and Writing
• Core skills needed: Attention to detail; financial /business /retail acumen; analytical ability; planning & organization skills; problem assessment skills, strong relationship building skills, communication skills; negotiating and influencing, stress management.

Job application procedure
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2016.

If you are interested in the position and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV to the People Support Manager, e-mail: UGAPS1@pepstores.com.  If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.