Area Growth Manager (Lichtenburg)

What the Herd is about

Flash is a well-established brand and part of Pepkor, with a global strategy and a clear purpose: making people’s lives easier.

We use frontier technology to create opportunities and build products and services that make a real difference in people’s everyday lives.

Our three values are the heartbeat of our business:

• We are all in
• We have each other’s backs
• We are brave

They shape how we work, how we show up for one another and the kind of culture we’re building. A place where people can do meaningful work, feel supported to do their best and have the freedom to make an impact.

If you’re excited by meaningful problems, smart people and building brands and products that improve everyday lives, we’d love to meet you.

Why this role matters

As an Area Growth Manager, you’ll grow and retain flash footprint, through understanding and knowledge of designated trader base within the assigned area. 

What you’ll own

• Growing the Flash footprint in the area through all Sales Channels assigned to the sales team
• To increase the growth of Flash device sales into the market - in turn growing the turnover in the region. Increase overall turnover of all devices and payment channels in line with the department’s strategy and targets.
• To increase the acquiring base and turnover by maintaining a high adoption rate when placing Flash devices.
• Ensure training of all flash products are done at the stores during every visit
• Manage relationships and maintaining a 100% Red Flag completed calls within the sector to decrease churn.
• Supporting your entire area. Maintaining the necessary relationships with all Flash traders in your region.
• Map and Geo locate your Trader database to ensure database accuracy.
• Maintain 100% KPI score.

Experience we’re looking for

• 2 to 3 years of informal market field operations sales or field operation experience
• Grade 12
• Driver’s license required
• Fully computer literate
• Ability to work on CRM systems

Bonus points if you have…

• Advanced driving license

You’ll thrive in the Herd if you have…

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to travel long distances
• Target Driven and Proactive
• Ability to work without supervision
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to build customer loyalty
• Negotiation Skills
• Passion
• Ability to plan diaries for daily planning & organizing.
• Problem Solving Skills
• Customer relationship management
• Exceptional service
• Branding and merchandising
• Stock on hand management
• Feedback and reporting
• Analytical thinker
• Read and interpret data
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment
• Ownership and responsibility

Perks that make your life easier

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Corporate Social Investment events and opportunities to give back.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Group risk benefits.

Ready to join the Herd?

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and give it HORNS!