sales general manager - trade, broadcasting and other services

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
• Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player