Branch Manager

Recruiter:

Insphired

Job Ref:

Branch Manager

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R60 000 - R65 000

SUMMARY:
Branch Manager

POSITION INFO:

Branch Manager

Our client who specialists in lighting design projects is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of a Branch Manager for their Business Unit (“the division”) in Durban. This incumbent will be reporting to the Business Unit Manager.

The main function of this position is to lead, plan, organise and control the daily operations of the branch and warehouse.

Responsibilities:

Source new customer accounts
Assess local market conditions and identify sales opportunities
Encourage and assist to maintain good relationships with customers
Assist sales team to achieve profit targets and objectives for the branch
Ensure all sales related queries are addressed
Ensure the system is updated with regards to pricing
Conduct regular sales meetings with sales team
Manage commission and overtime claims
Inspect and authorise all credit notes
Ensure journals are complete and correct
Ensure all transactions are reconciled
Control and maintain all petty cash transactions
Ensure banking is done daily and deposit slips are filed and balanced
Assist internal and external auditors where necessary
Monitor stock levels at all times
Ensure stock is processed and despatched correctly and timeously
Ensure stock is processed and received in good order
Manage the branch administration, sales and warehouse personnel and maintain an attendance register and sign off on absenteeism
Ensure safety regulations are adhered to at all times
Organise training and development in branch when required
Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Industrial Relations/Human Resources issues
Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Health and Safety issues
Ensure any relevant information from head office is communicated to the branch
Evaluate the effectiveness of the branch operations

Skills:

Strong leadership skills, ability to direct and manager teams
A high level of business awareness and acumen
Exceptional stakeholder management skills
Exceptional Commercial skills
Strong interpersonal and EQ skills
Great judgement of character
Results Orientation (Conscientiousness/Independence/Self-Motivation)
Hands-on commitment; ability to get the job done
Sound business acumen
An absolute value for money – sustainable results’ focus
Ability to adapt to fast changing environments
Proven track record in the implementation of internal controls, corporate governance policies, improved operational efficiencies and financial models
Ability to integrate/coordinate financial and operational strategies
Proven track record in excellent management and entrepreneur skills
Business reporting skills, ability to compile accurate and meaningful business reports
Demonstrate an ability to apply the principles of problem identification, analysis, and decision-making within immediate work context
Strong crisis
Educational Requirements:
- A valid grade 12 certificate (essential)
- A tertiary qualification or NQF 6 qualification (essential)
- Minimum of 5 years branch management/assistant experience (essential)
- Computer literate (essential)
- Practical experience on Netstock / K8 software (advantageous)
- A strong knowledge of electrical products
- An intimate knowledge of the area (advantageous)
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