SUMMARY:
A well-established supplier of hardware and building materials nationally is seeking a high-performing Branch Manager to lead their flagship branch in Robertson, which also functions as our Head Office
POSITION INFO:
Job Specification
Senior leadership position with full operational responsibility across all key business areas
Customer Service & Sales
Ensure the highest standards of customer service, merchandising, and store presentation are consistently maintained by leading and coordinating with department heads across Sales, Stock, Administration, Finance, Logistics and Human Resources
Operational Oversight
Oversee stock receiving, cycle counts and lossâprevention measures
Coordinate supplier negotiations and align purchases to sales trends
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Compile a Monthly Management Pack covering
- Profit and loss summary by department
- Balanceâsheet highlights (stock, debtors, creditors)
- Cashâflow vs. forecast
- Budgetâversusâactual variances and action points
- KPI dashboard (sales per m², GP%, debtor days, stock turn, expense ratios)
- Consolidate Worcester and Swellendam results into a single reporting package
- Present findings and recommendations to the Board
Forecasting & Planning Maintain a 12âmonth rolling forecast, updating for promotions and seasonal peaks
Stock Management & Loss ControlOversee receiving, stocktake, stock reconciliation, and rotation processes
Investigate stock variances and implement corrective measures.
Enforce and monitor security protocols to minimise shrinkage and stock loss
Ensure healthy stock turnover and prevent over- or understocking
Minimum RequirementsMatric (Grade 12)
Valid South African driver’s licence
A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail,
Business Management, or similar will be advantageous
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior retail or operational leadership role, preferably in the hardware/building materials industry
Additional AdvantagesExperience with IQ Retail software will be a strong advantage
Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and operational systems is essential
Ability to interpret data and generate professional reports is critical to the role
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