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Chief Operating Officer (Retail Operations – FMCG ) Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Chief Operating Officer (Retail Operations – FMCG )

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Chief Operating Officer (Retail Operations – FMCG)

Recruiter:

Strategic Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000828/AC

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1700000 Annually

SUMMARY:

High profile, successful and growing FMCG aligned retail chain seeks a dynamic, experienced COO (Retail Operations) to work alongside the executive team to continue to expand the business.

POSITION INFO:

We seek a driven, entrepreneurial, and hands-on candidate who understands every aspect of retail operations (FMCG), able to work successfully in a fluid and dynamic work environment.

The group has in excess of 60 branches and 800 staff. Experience with a similar sized group of stores is essential. Regular travel is a feature of this position.

The candidate must have a suitable qualification as well as extensive senior FMCG retail operations working experience as COO / National Retail Operations Executive and must have a thorough understanding of:

  • Retail
  • Stores
  • Distribution
  • Merchandising
  • Marketing especially Online
  • IT systems
  • Operational policies and admin.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us by the end of 27 April, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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