Convenience Operations Specialist - Durban at Engen

Who You Are

• You are a dynamic thinker with a high aptitude for learning.
• You have built credibility within your organization and amongst your peers.
• You are an expert at implementation and execution of strategic objectives.
• You are passionate about retail and selling.
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• You have a reputation for being insightful and operating with integrity.
• You are an articulate leader an able to engage at various levels within an organization
• You are experienced in developing human capital

What You Have Done Before

• At least 10 years’ retail operations experience within mainstream retail with 8 of these linked to a mainstream retailer
• NQF level 7 (Degree/Advanced Diploma with specialization Retail, Business Management or)
• Understanding of effective space utilization coupled with analytical skills
• Deep knowledge of retail principles and merchandising & experience working within retail operation store environments
• Regional management experience (Direct Management of Store Leaders and overall store operations)
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively cross-functionally, including senior management, project team and other departments within the organization
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a pressurized environment

Advantageous:

• Ability to work successfully in an ever-changing environment and navigate ambiguity

What You Will Be Doing

• Functional Expertise & Leadership: Store operations and in-store execution
• Interpreting the Engen non fuel strategy and how this translates into store implementation, shop keeping and presentation standards 
• Strategic partner to Sales Operations teams and leader to Convenience operations specialists 
• Identify and improve standards of store presentation and implement/conduct training modules/briefs to ensure skills transfer to Sales and convenience operations teams 
• Leading Quickshop Initiatives/Project Management
• Direct tactical and strategic initiatives/projects including the development of comprehensive implementation briefs, launch plans, new stores and tracking/reporting of success criteria in conjunction with National Visual manager/Real estate integration manager
• Drive shop keeping operational standards across the network
• Drive operational convenience initiatives to point of resolution 
• Possesses the expert knowledge and experience within ‘food’ retail in order to drive the vision of becoming an authentic convenience business
• To identify retail industry trends and opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change and gain buy-in from key stakeholders
• Builds expert knowledge across direct reports and the dealer network and conveys knowledge to others

Exciting Challenges You Might Face

• Immerse yourself in various aspects of the organisation.
• Influencing the strategic direction of Engen convenience business.
• Operate remotely based on traveling needs.
• Operate effectively in an ever-changing, dynamic and agile business.