Branch Manager - Technical

Job Position: Branch Manager - Technical

Ref: 4038

Location: Edenvale

Salary: Negotiable / market related commensurate with experience and qualification + benefits, company car and travel allowance with petrol card

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• Matriculated
• Syspro experience, advantageous
• Experience and knowledge required of the pumps industry (essential)
• Candidate must be sales-orientated
• Sales as well as Branch Managers’ experience required - needs to be able to manage all aspects of the Branch
• Understanding of Retail and Sales processes and procedures
• Strategic thinking with a dynamic disposition and good work ethic
• Strong Managerial skills required
• Must be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Must have knowledge of the following: sales management; procurement management; inventory management; staff management; account payable and receivable; warehouse management; fleet management; income statement management

Key Performance Areas :

• Manage and oversee the day to day running of the Branch operation
• Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, warehousing, transport, customer service, staff, administration and sales etc
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans
• Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement
• Responsible to manage staff, control branch debtors, ensure proper stock management and foster a positive environment within the branch so as to ensure customer satisfaction and hence a successful branch operation
• Hands-on approach and will be committed to the expansion and success of the business by implementing strategies that increase productivity and enable sales targets achievement
• Developing and maintaining key accounts
• Identify new markets and products
• Maintain stock integrity and assess and monitor stock levels
• Support in achieving sales budget and targets
• Stock take preparation and administration