Commercial Manager - Durbanville Hills at The Heineken Company

About the Job

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing a strategic business plan and ensure effective execution thereof.
• Measure the progress of execution and implement corrective action as required to achieve the business plan objectives.
• Control all operational and capital expenses.
• Ensure execution of sound financial principles and practices with regards to setting and managing an operational and capital budget while adhering to auditing principles.
• Align shareholder activities (production, marketing & sales) and cellar activities to achieve synergy through effective teamwork.
• Achieve brand home and restaurant quality standards in line with brand positioning.
• Achieved brand home and restaurant targets – revenue, ebitda.
• Maximize Brand Home/Restaurant experiences and visits.
• Ensure adherence to all agreed SLAs with internal and external Brand partners to guarantee alignment with company performance standards and brand strategies.
• Focus on business improvements by taking the lead on value improvement initiatives in all areas of the business.
• Identify opportunities for costs saving and driving efficiency.
• Provide commercial input into business reviews and potential opportunities.
• Deliver all monthly reports and analysis and feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for all contract management and ensuring strict adherence to SLA’s.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation through implementation of new ideas and improved methods, systems, and work processes.
• Follow Newco’s policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education:

• A qualification (degree / diploma) in finance or management accounting.

Experience:

• 10 years’ experience in budget control, financial systems and management reporting.
• Experience of the supply chain processes and systems in a large FMCG (food and beverage manufacturing related) concern is preferential.
• Proven analytical and commercial strengths in a complex business environment.
• Hospitality Industry experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a strategic thinker and a have strong negotiation skills.
• Possess a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team.
• Superior time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Up to date on industry trends, as well as laws and regulations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.