National Business Unit Manager

SUMMARY:
National Leader in the Fluid Control/ Valve and Pump Industry has an opportunity for a Nation Sales/ Business Unit Manager, with experience in an similar position within this industry. Responsible for branches around the country, operations, sales and general management.
Overall responsibility for the leadership, strategic and management direction and business results of the Business Unit. Work closely with the Executive Management team.  Ensure the establishment of appropriate goals, and management of resources to meet these goals within the Business Unit and of the Group.
Responsible for the overall implementation of a sound, long-term strategy for the Business Unit that is intended to increase the value as well as meeting the needs of customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
Obtain and allocate resources consistent with strategic objectives and make timely adjustments in strategies when market conditions and other forces demand such change.
and submit appropriate annual financial objectives for the Business Unit for approval by Executive Management and the Board.
Monitor the attainment of the financial goals as well as maintain spending in accordance with approved capital expenditure and other investment budgets.
Interpret business plan and develop operational, capex and labour budgets at Business Unit level.
Plan and develop direct operational, labour and capex requirements within the Business Unit for efficient delivery of operational targets and submit recommendations to Executive Management

POSITION INFO:

B.Com or Engineering field related qualification
Master’s in Business Administration or Leadership
Accountable for the Business Unit’s performance, within the agreed strategic framework and approved plans.
Conduct workforce planning to ensure the Business Unit is suitably staffed to meet strategic functional objectives.
Implement and manage people development processes such as performance management, succession planning and talent management to meet the department’s performance standards.
Agree and implement own and sub-ordinates' development plans.
Develop and coach team members and encourage knowledge transfer.
Mentor subordinates once removed.
Analyse trends and identify competence training gaps and action.
Forecast learning requirements and pipelines related to legislative and industry changes.
Maintain, monitor, review current and future Employee Relations and pro-actively address non-compliance issues.
Ensure the Business Unit’s sales force is managed effectively and provided with the correct guidance to optimize sales efforts.

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