Candidate Profile • C-378
Agent With Existing Customer Base Commission Sales Agent Distributor South Africa – Fuel Retail Operations – Looking For New Product Line, Looking For New Job Opportunity
PURPOSE
Specialism / Role Type: Agent With Existing Customer Base, Commission Sales Agent, Distributor
Goal: Looking For New Product Line, Looking For New Job Opportunity
CONTRACT
Preferred Engagement Type: Commission-only, Open to discuss
CAPABILITIES
Industry / Product Line: General Manager – Fuel Retail Operations
Languages: English afrikaans
TERRITORIES
Country / Territory (primary): South Africa
The main base, home, location where we / I live/primarily operate).
Country Territory: South Africa
Additional countries/territories we / I cover
Broad Region: Africa
Sub Region:
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
31 years of retail and marketing
Availability / Start Date: ASAP
LinkedIn URL:
Professional Summary
Dynamic and results-driven General Manager with extensive experience in managing fuel retail operations, including Shell, BP, Sasol, Quest, Caltex/ASTRON Energy, OK foods, distribution of tobacco product/ vapes, farming and plant hire businesses. Skilled in operations management, staff leadership, financial control, supply chain oversight, and customer service excellence. Proven track record of increasing profitability, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and leading high-performance teams across multiple sites.
Greatest achievements increasing Bp literate from 280 000l to 1.3 million and a small shop at Quest to 2.5 million turnover a month with OK foods.
Key Skills
- Fuel retail management (multi-brand: Shell, BP, Sasol, Quest, Caltex/ASTRON Energy)
- Business development & growth strategy
- Staff recruitment, training & performance management
- Inventory control & supply chain coordination
- Financial management & cost control
- Customer relations & service delivery excellence
- Plant hire operations & logistics management
- Health, safety & regulatory compliance
- Negotiation & supplier management
Professional Experience
- General Manager – Fuel Retail Operations
- Various Brands: Shell, BP, Sasol, Quest, Caltex/ASTRON Energy, Ok foods various restaurants, convenience stores, workshops and accommodation
- 31 years of experience in the retail industry.
- Managed day-to-day operations of multiple petrol stations and ad on businesses ensuring high standards of service, safety, and compliance.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance management for teams of up to 120 employees.
- Implemented cost control measures, resulting in improved profitability and reduced wastage.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and optimized stock management for fuels, lubricants, and convenience store items.
- Ensured adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements across all operational aspects.
- Developed strategies to increase customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
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