Branch Manager, Gqeberha

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Branch Manager for a permanent role based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Relevant experience in the packaging industry preferred
• Apply the policies and guidelines as issued by the Executive Committee
• Define business objectives through budget and strategic planning
• Monitor the development of the results of the company and carry out final responsibility for achieving these objectives
• Report on the financial results of the company
• Ensure that adequate organization structures, resources, plans, procedures, systems and controls are in place to attain agreed goals and objectives
• Ensure that the company conforms to the Statutory and Regulatory factors which the work environment including Safety, Health and Environmental issues
• Ensure that people of the correct calibre are employed in the respective positions are motivated and competently trained in order to reach the company objectives
• Ensure that harmonious Human and Industrial relations exist within the company
• Prepare together with the Sales Team a marketing and sales strategy / information related to the business and provide detailed analysis with necessary action to ensure a proactive response to market changes
• Optimize the use of Working Capital
• Generate a cash flow that meets the agreed targets and budgets
• Define the company’s strategic planning decisions and new business development initiatives
• Manage through an organization / reporting structure as approved in the Annual Operating Budgets
• Growing sales through existing, new customers, new markets and achieving all budgets
• Negotiating with existing, new suppliers and agencies
• Generate shareholders profits that meet the agreed targets and budgets
• Makes all decisions related to the company within the general guidelines and limits of authority
• Submits Annual Operating Budgets and Investment Expenditure Budgets to the Committee for approval
• Selects and appoints immediate subordinates, if necessary, together with the Managing Director, and delegate to each of them responsibility and accountability, however does not delegate overall responsibility
• Makes final decisions on pricing strategy and delegates’ specific pricing authority
• Leads the discussions and negotiations with major suppliers
• Delegates specific supplier agreements
• Discusses purchasing specifications with suppliers and selects products and suppliers in accordance with specific criteria
• Submits salary adjustments to the Group CEO for approval