Job Description

Manufacturing factory based in George is looking for a Branch Manager to join their team. You will be responsible for the business and budget and grow sales and profit with good financial returns. Management of all staff and operations at branch level and ensure that stock turnover, service and quality standards are met and improved on at all times. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 xe2x80x93 6 yearsxe2x80x99 experience within the production industry. You will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Grow and expand the branch operations, customer base and market share in the various market segments and regions within the greater George area Take responsibility for the overall management of the stockist business including procurement, sales, service, operations, health & safety, administration, selling price, margin and financial management Ensure that customer service is rated as excellent at all times Take responsibility for people management and HR functions for the branch and create and maintain a disciplined, fair and self-motivated performing team and work environment Ensure that staff are adequately trained through coaching to perform duties to reach targets Identify business prospects and take the necessary action to obtain support from them Take responsibility for and report on all items that affect branch profitability Take responsibility for stock levels, monthly stock-take procedures, and prevent stock losses Determine in consultation with financial department, levels of credit for customers and take responsibility for the management thereof. Ensure cash sales are collected and clean Ensure all policies and procedures are sound, communicated and implemented as required Form an active part of the Senior Management team and perform any other functions that may be requested Education: Matric Diploma / Certificate Knowledge of the building industry, roofing industry, painting industry and manufacturing will be adv. MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Skills: Strong presentation skills Demonstrating the ability to sell and maintain sales business Advanced selling skills Great negotiator Sound organizational and interpersonal skills Good command of English language, both written and spoken Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Must be reliable Must be a team player Ability to motivate and organize workers Focus on quality and attention to detail If you are interested in this opportunity, apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents. Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Salary: R23,000.00 - R30,000.00 per month