GENERAL MANAGER: TRADE, MECHANIZATION & MOTORS

GENERAL MANAGER: TRADE, MECHANIZATION & MOTORS

(LADYBRAND)

Core purpose of the position:

To ensure strategic leadership, operational excellence and financial management across the Trade,

Mechanization and Motors divisions.

Minimum requirements:

Relevant B.Com degree or equivalent qualification;

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in agricultural management. (Retail and Mechanization

experience will be an advantage);

Minimum 5 years of experience at senior management level.

Skills:

Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English;

Strong commercial and business acumen;

Strategic planning and execution;

Strong leadership and people development skills;

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;

Knowledge of inventory control, supply chain and procurement;

Analytical and computational skills and the ability to interpret reports;

Innovative and adaptable to market changes;

Results driven.

Responsibilities:

Provides overall guidance and support to Departments;

Strategic management of internal and external relationships;

Management of finances of divisions;

Ensures the optimal strategic positioning of Trade, Mechanization and Motors within the

marketplace.