Business Unit Manager

SUMMARY:
Tooling and Equipment

POSITION INFO:

Tool and Equipment Business Unit Manager

Johannesburg

R 1.1 Mil per annum

Africa''s largest distributor, manufacturer and service provider of the highest quality engineering consumables and components is currently seeking a highly motivated Business Unit Manager to join their team. The position will entail the development and growth of the Tools and Equipment Business Unit and oversee all management aspects of the business from supplier relationships, stock, pricing, sales, key customers relationships, set strategic direction and team development. 

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 & Related technical qualification would be advantageous
• Min 10 years sales / marketing management experience in the tools and equipment environment Strong Management experience at a senior level – min 5 years
• Executive Development Course & MBA an advantage 
• Experience in customer and supplier negotiations, Computer literate

Key Responsibilities

• Be accountable for achieving set targets (sales, margin, controllable costs and profitability) of the business unit.
• Build relationships with key customers and suppliers to support the achievement of the strategic goals and targets.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned to the Group strategy which support the ongoing growth, development and sustainability of the business unit.
• Provide leadership to the business unit team (direction, growth and development) at the same time developing a pipeline of talent through coaching, training and performance management feedback.
• Analyse market trends by leveraging market information to maximise business opportunities.  
• Establish Strategies to Guide the Division
• The organisations external operating environment is analysed, a shared strategic intent gives purpose to your division 
• Divisional business plan is developed according to company values & the organisational strategy is marketed to ensure support  Translate Strategies into Interventions
• The generation and allocation of available resources is reviewed and actioned 
• Alternative solutions are analysed and evaluated according to urgency 
• Measures and criteria to evaluate organisation performance are developed 
• Evidence / results of success are presented and measured against the business plan Investigate and Respond to Business Environment (Market) Needs
• Environmental scanning, organisational effectiveness, competitor and market analysis is conducted
• Customer needs are assessed, Improvements in services and products are implemented 
• Best practice operations are implemented and modified on an ongoing basis 
• Feedback from team, customers and suppliers is assessed and communicated regularly  Review and Refine Processes and Procedures
• Information required for operations/projects is researched, collected and documented
• Contingency measures are developed and adopted to ensure output satisfaction / quality / productivity excellence 
• Supplier relationship management – promotions, first to market, rebates and sales support.
• Work processes are evaluated in terms of business objectives, Opportunities for system and process improvements.  
• Information is consistent with the business plan. 

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