Depot Manager (Building Supplies), Bloemfontein. R40 – 43 ctc
- Grade 12,
- a formal qualification in Marketing / Sales will be advantageous.
- Computer Literate (MS Office, SAGE & Lotus Notes)
- African Language would be advantage
- Min 3 years exp Depot / Branch Management and or Snr External Sales / Key Account Manager experience in a manufacturing and/or building & roofing environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Sound administrative and organisational skills.
- Sound time management skills.
- Negotiation skills required.
- Initiative.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties are very similar to that of a Senior Account Manager, but with the additional responsibility of managing the day-to-day activities of the depot.
The implementation and management of marketing and sales strategies
? The achievement of set sales and ASP budgets
? Increasing the distribution channels of products and services offered by the company
? Working alongside specifying agencies to ensure product specifications with specifiers
? Resolving customer complaints that might arise
? Pricing of tender documents as well as day to day quotations requested by customers inclusive of
estimations from plans submitted by customers
? Monitoring and reporting of competitor pricing and strategies
? Regular product training for internal staff and customers alike
? Continuous promotion of company products to markets dominated by other products – low cost
housing, government projects and sheet metal projects (Interaction with government officials and
other stake holders)
Assist in the effective management of customer accounts
? Building long-term business relationships with customers
? Submission of monthly management and market reports as required by superior
? Staff appraisals and performance management
? Authorisation, management and budgeting for depot running costs
? Monthly auditing and authorization of transporter claims
? Fulfilling the internal sales function if and when required
? Ensuring site safety and that company health and safety standards are implemented and adhered to in the daily depot operations
? Depot product mix forecasting
? Depot stock control and involvement in sales planning and forecasting
? Competency in required computer software, e.g. Sales Logics, Microsoft Office and Lotus notes to
ensure effective administration, communication and presentation skills
? Adhere strictly to the company’s policies with regards to business ethics and anti-competitive
Behaviour
