Till Packer to MBA Graduate | Manfree Maake

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Retail can be a rewarding career choice.

Guest: Mr. Manfree Maake (M&M Guesthouse - MD)

Mr. Manfree Maake shares his inspiring story of how he started as a till packer and worked his way up to becoming a Regional Manager of a large FMCG, an MBA graduate, and, today - a business owner. Not many people understand the career and growth opportunities in the Retail sector. As one of the largest contributors to the country's GDP, the Retail sector provides ample opportunity for career growth and the development of a well-rounded business skillset. Many successful business owners (like Manfree) came from a Retail background and assign their success as entrepreneurs to their learnings from their years spent in Retail.
28 Sep 2021 English South Africa Careers · Business

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