Branch manager needed in Cape Town – Wetton.
3-4 yrs’ exp in managing a branch
Financials, Transport, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse etc.
5 yrs’ exp within Steel and Tube industry – product knowledge / background and exp ess
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www.khulanathica.com
Job brief
You will 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.
You will have a 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.
Responsibilities
- Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, customer service, human resources, administration and sales
- Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
- Develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans
- Meet goals and metrics
- Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately
- Bring out the best of branch’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development and motivation
- Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
- Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
- Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
- Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws
- Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
- Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration
Key Performance Measures
- Achievement of Sales / Margins / OPEX and PAT targets
- Ensure that branch debtors are properly managed and that all 90/120 and old monies are collected.
- Achieve a branch debtors days target of 45 days
- Ensure that adequate stock is carried so as to service the customers and that the stock value reflects a maximum of 35 days stockholding.
- Address all redundant and slow-moving stock so as to ensure that this is kept to an absolute minimum. Identify and Implement innovative and creative ways to sell this stock
- Ensure that the stock is secure and that all efforts are made to alleviate any stock losses at the Branch.
- Build, Motivate and maintain a strong team to support the objectives of the Branch.