Paul Cox, Regional Manager

Paul Cox

Regional Manager

EHL Holdings ( Ellerines)

Location
South Africa
Education
High school or equivalent, History
Experience
27 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :27 years, 10 Months

Regional Manager at EHL Holdings ( Ellerines)
  • South Africa
  • June 2013 to December 2014

Responsible for all KPI`s with in region including sales, retail incomes, cost management, PBT, visual merchandising, selection and recruitment, training and coaching, IR, performance management. Also responsible for management of Credit Book collections and management of credit granting policies and procedures at branch level.

General Manager at JD GroupRussell’s
  • South Africa
  • April 2010 to June 2013

Promotion from Electric Express to larger Chain with-in JD Group, responsible for management of team of 6 Regional Managers accountable for all KPA`s and KPI`s as per previous appointment with Electric Express.

Regional Manager at JD GroupJoshua Doore
  • South Africa
  • November 2000 to March 2009

Over-all accountability for 6 Business Units generating R60 million sales turnover per
annum with a credit ledger of R41 million. Merchandise categories included
household furniture, house hold appliances and home entertainment.
K.P.A`s
* Top Line Sales Revenues.
* Retail Income Management.
* Cost Management.
* Debtors Management.
* PBT.
* Visual Merchandising.
* Initiate and manage execution of all In-Store promotional activities, as well as
Regional marketing functions.
* Recruitment and selection.
* Industrial Relations.
* Regional Administration.
* Initiation and control of all Regional Social Responsibility projects.

Branch Manager at Ok Furniture Group (Shoprite Holdings)
  • South Africa
  • December 1999 to October 2000

Managed flagship branch consisting of 6 sales consultants and 5 admin/ credit staff. Responsible for achievement of all KPI`s including Sales, Retail Incomes, Cost Management, PBT, Recruitment and Selection, IR, Visual Merchandising, Administration, Credit Management.

Marketing Manager at Paul Cox Marketting
  • South Africa
  • January 1998 to November 1999

Owner/Managed marketing agency representing supplier principals with-in FMCG sector. Responsible to grow market share with-in each unit, in store merchandising, store promotions, public relations, results reports generation and presentation to principals.

Branch Manager at OK Bazaars
  • South Africa
  • October 1988 to November 1997

Managed branches through-out the country responsible for all retail KPI`s including Sales, Retail Incomes, Cost Management, PBT, Recruitment and selection, Training and coaching, IR, Visual Merchandising.

Departmental Manager at Grand Bazaars
  • South Africa
  • February 1986 to September 1988

Responsible for all functions and results with-in the perishables departments, including fresh produce procurement, visual merchandising, in-store promotional activities, staff training and coaching. Accountable for all KPI`s and KPA`s including Sales, Gross Profit Margins, Loss Control, Inventory, Stock Taking.

Education

High school or equivalent, History
  • at Welkom High School
  • December 1979

Captain of Rugby and Tennis Team. Leader of Student Leadership Academy.

Bayt Tests

Management Skills Test
Score 62%

Specialties & Skills

Team Performance
Customer Focus
Visual Merchandising
Team Leadership
Training
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT TRAINING
MARKETING
MERCHANDISING
RECRUITING
STRATEGIC

Languages

Afrikaans
Expert
English
Expert