Branch Manager – Clearing and Forwarding

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Clearing and Forwarding industry is looking for a qualified and experienced candidate to join their team as a Branch Manager in Durban.

POSITION INFO:

Our client in the Clearing and Forwarding industry is looking for a qualified and experienced candidate to join their team as a Branch Manager in Durban. This candidate must have 3 – 5 years’ experience in branch, sales, and operations management. Must come from clearing and forwarding industry.

Job Description:

• Assume responsibility in running the branch efficiently and profitably.
• Achieve monthly budgets and profits.
• Management of staff
• Processing of invoices and quotations.
• Opening of new accounts.
• Debt Collection.
• Branch Administration.
• Retain and grow new and existing client base in assigned markets.
• Research and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prompt response to all client enquiries.
• Prepare and present proposals.
• Resolve day-to-day client queries.
• Positively contribute to client administration systems.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Achieve Branch Targets.
• Quoting on existing and New business.
• Client Visits monthly.
• Attend monthly Branch Manager’s meetings.
• Maintain good working relationship with clients and staff.
• Monitor competitor activity.
• Performance and Disciplinary management of staff.
• Must be a Team Player.

Education:

• Matric
• Post Matric relevant diploma or degree essential

Skills required:

• A high level of computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel and SAP
• Experience in all aspects of client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of client and market dynamics and requirements.
• Marketing and Financial Skills essential.
• Good Management and leaderships skills required.
• Marketing experience in a similar position advantageous.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills essential.
• Understanding of general business concepts.
• A confident self-starter with the ability to effectively manage staff and nurture existing clients.
• Good communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professional and trustworthy in all aspects.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license

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