Responsibilities

• We have an amazing opportunity for an Area Manager (Mobile), to be based in Pongola, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

You Bring:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Management Experience (minimum 12 months)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook

A Bonus To Have:

• Diploma/Degree.
• Project Management experience 

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Regular visits to key outlets and branches to ensure mobile branding is visible and in good condition and discuss stakes growth. 
• Identify potential new outlets for top-up voucher distribution. 
• Monitor the condition of all branded outlets, taxis, billboards, walls, and other marketing collateral 
• Identify strategic areas for mobile activations. 
• Ensure that Booster vehicles are clean, branding is in good condition, vehicle inspections are conducted weekly, and that vehicles are serviced. 
• Control and manage company assets in the area such as vehicles, gazebos, speakers, branding, etc. 
• Work closely with the Regional team to roll out regional campaigns in key outlets and branches from start to end. 
• Ensure marketing material is available and in good condition for CSI handovers at Regional and Area campaigns, events, and promotions. All campaigns/events/promotions should be completed successfully and professionally.
• Measure the effectiveness of promotions (ROI), Use Promo Tracker to measure the effectiveness of the promotion or events. 
• Identify potential area marketing plans to grow the mobile footprint and acquire new customers. 
• Management and accountability for stock which includes stock orders, daily stock counts, and reports thereof. 
• Management of team salaries and time and attendance, ensuring it corresponds with OPUS. 
• Responsible for team management, recruiting, interviewing, setting direction/ daily targets, conducting performance reviews, and conducting the day-to-day people management functions such as shortages, IR functions, Poor Performance Management, and Development of Team Members. 
• Ensure that all Team Leaders and sales agents receive full training before the commencement of duties. 
• Weekly completion of Moodle, Bet Strike, Voice Note Training, and Trainers on Wheels. 
• Submit Daily Reports. 
• Any other related duties that might be required. 

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Stays attuned to the needs of the market and developments. Complete regular competitor analysis to ensure you are ahead of the game.
• Excellent People management skills.
• Follows through and delivers results despite obstacles.
• Able to Manage, control, and execute high-impact projects through sound project management practices. 
• Identify, analyse, organise and solve problems and issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Understanding of the operating systems and software platforms.
• Understands TUV (top-up voucher) distribution, the functionality of TUV, and related processes