RS Recruitment Services is assisting a leading organisation in the RETAIL HARDWARE industry to recruit a REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER to be based in DURBAN, KZN. Approx. R40 000 to R45 000 basic + R21k car allowance + medical aid + annual performance incentive. OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IS PART OF A GROUP OF 350 RETAIL STORES ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA. The Purpose of the position is growing retail and DC sales through providing comprehensive business consulting services to stores. Applicants should have/be the following:Tertiary qualification preferably in business or financial management.FMCG retail experience in a senior management position.Sound knowledge of and experience with hardware and building material products in the retail environment, an advantage.Financial acumen.Ability to assess business financial reports and to advise retailers on business profitability and growth.Advanced Excel skills.Intermediate Power Point skills.Valid drivers license.South African passport.Willingness to travel extensively. Ket responsibilities, but not limited to:Build and maintain relationships with regional retailers.Assist store owners to grow market share and profitability.Measure retailer business performance and provide advice for improvementAnalysis and interpretation of financial results.Preparing business growth plans for stores.Conducting regular store audits through structured store visits.Advise retailers on modern and opposition retail trends in the hardware industry. Remuneration:Approx. R40 000 to R45 000 basic + R21k car allowance + medical aid. Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance). Please be sure to include the following information in your CV: Date of BirthCitizenshipArea of ResidenceAvailabilityCurrent/Previous SalarySalary ExpectationsReasons for leaving all your positions. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.