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Roles > MIDDLE MANAGEMENT (from 3 to 7 years experience)

Each Senior Management Role is accompanied by a brief job description. Click on the role title to see a list of competencies - qualifications, experience and skills - required for the job.

National Account Manager
Manages the relationship with nominated national accounts to ensure maximum brand exposure and yield from promotional expenditure and all business activities.

Field Sales Manager
Directs the activities of a Field Sales Team within a defined territory to achieve budget targets.

Category Manager
Develops and implements specific demand plans and actions to achieve the annual category plan.

Trade Marketing Manager
Ensures the most effective development of all trade marketing funds to maximize sales and market share associated with sales and marketing initiatives.

Regional Sales Manager
Plans and directs the sale of products within a defined region to achieve the sales budget.Customer Services ManagerIdentifies areas within the organisation requiring specific consumer focus and ensures that consumer satisfaction is maintained at all times.

Customer Services Manager
Identifies areas within the organisation requiring specific consumer focus and ensures that consumer satisfaction is maintained at all times.

Marketing Manager
Manages the profitable marketing of the company’s products within agreed strategy to achieve budgeted sales, profit and market share.

Market Research Manager
Develops, implements and manages market research activities to identify opportunities and review effectiveness of marketing strategy.

Brand Manager
Develops and implements marketing objectives and strategies for a defined brand or group of products.

Product Manager
Develops and implements marketing programs for an assigned product/range to assist in achieving marketing plan.

Management Accountant
Review the financial aspects of the company’s operations utilising analytical techniques to evaluate financial outcomes of business strategies.

Financial Accountant
Prepare and analyse accounting statements and reports reflecting financial results.

Internal Audit Manager
Develop and manage an independent appraisal of accounting, managerial controls and related areas within the organisation for the review of accounting, financial and other operations.

Information Technology Operations Manager
Plans, develops and directs the information technology operations infrastructure of the company.

Systems Manager
Controls the operating effectiveness of IT systems and co-ordinates the provision of advice to user departments.

Payroll Manager
Manages the compilation and distribution of pay for employees on a computerized system.

Industrial Relations Manager
Formulates, develops and implements industrial and employee relations policies which insure a harmonious and productive work environment.

Remuneration & Benefits Manager
Ensures the development and implementation of a remuneration and benefits policy which assists the organization in attracting and retaining high calibre staff.

Training Manager
Provides training and development interactions and services that ensure the provision of a skilled workforce to meet the needs of the business.

Human Resources Site Manager / Personnel Manager / Employee Relations Manager
Co-ordinates and administers the human resource policies and procedures to ensure the employment, development and retention of a high calibre workforce to meet the needs of the business.

Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Assists in the development and implementation of OHS policies and programs which ensure a safe working environment in compliance with OHS legislation and regulations.

Maintenance Engineer
Manages plant maintenance, resources and activities to maximise plant and production efficiency.

Process Engineer
Provides technical knowledge and applies engineering principles to improve plant operating performance, minimise waste and delays and ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness of plant operations.

Design Engineer
Manages the design of engineering assignments encompassing detailed technical specification and planning to agreed standards

Electrical Engineer
Develops and implements electrical projects and plant improvements and manages electrical engineering services.

Project Engineer
Manages project engineering assignments involving the co-ordination of resources, the monitoring of progress and the evaluation of results.

Mechanical Engineer
Provides mechanical engineering support to the Engineering Division.

Production Manager
Manages operating activities of production in a plant or factory to meet the sales requirements, achieve optimum yields and cost effectiveness.

Production Planning Manager
Co-ordinates production operations and establishes production schedules from the marketing / manufacturing productions plans.

Distribution Manager
Manages the distribution of products to ensure their accurate and timely despatch.

Warehouse Manager
Directs warehousing activities to ensure the efficient utilisation of facilities for storage of raw materials and/or finished goods.

Logistics Manager
Manages and controls the logistics function to ensure availability of raw materials / finished goods within required timeframes and budgets.

Research & Development Manager
Formulates and implements research and development programs, policies and procedures.

Packaging Manager
Develops and promotes opportunities in the broad area of packaging which will support brand strategies and marketing plans, enhance brand presence and positioning, and lead to cost and quality improvements.

Quality Assurance Manager
Determines and ensures the implementation of quality standards and formulation specifications of manufactured products.

Product Development Manager
Manages new product development and the maintenance and improvement of existing products within the brand.

Process Development Manager
Manages new product development, maintenance and the improvement of existing products within the brand.

Purchasing Manager
Identifies sources of supply, approves purchase orders, supervises purchasing operations and ensures timely delivery of raw materials.