Job Description

Auto Pedigree is looking for an experienced Branch Manager for our branch in Potchefstroom. This position is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to make use of their leadership and business acumen, and operations/sales management experience to drive the achievement of branch sales performance targets and advance Auto Pedigree's business interests in the area. The position reports to the Regional Manager.

Covid-19 vaccination is an important part of Motus Retail and Rentalxe2x80x99s commitment to stopping the spread of COVID-19 not only in our workplaces, but the country as a whole. This is because vaccines offer protection to employees by reducing their risk of infection, or the severity of their symptoms; and at a population level, referred to as population-immunity. Given that vaccination is a priority in the fight against COVID-19, we encourage vaccinated candidates to apply for the vacant position.
Position Overview The purpose of this position is ensuring that the branch maximizes gross profit and unit sales, Rand sales and 2nd gross targets are met.
Specific Role Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the Branch maximizes gross profit and ensures unit sales, Rand sales and 2nd gross targets are met.

• Working closely with the F&I Manager to ensure that all financial and insurance requirements are adhered to.

• Stock and Asset Management - ensuring that stock and cash is managed accordingly.

• Communicating all procedural requirements to Branch personnel and ensuring implementation thereof.

• Ensuring that required reports are forwarded timeously.

• Meeting with all staff at least once a month to discuss the following: o Month end results.o Local marketing activities. o Business opportunities. o Weaknesses and ways to counter them.

• Ensuring that all F&I administrative functions and compliance are efficiently carried out by Branch personnel.

• Ensuring that all Branch staff are trained on internal courses as well as on the job training to maximise efficiency and productivity.

• Carrying out performance appraisals as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Experience: xe2x80xa2 3-5 years relevant experience

Minimum Qualification: xe2x80xa2 Grade 12 xe2x80xa2 NCA qualification

Minimum Requirements: xe2x80xa2 A valid Driverxe2x80x99s License. xe2x80xa2 Computer literate xe2x80xa2 Some understanding of the compliance governing the retail industry would be an advantage. xe2x80xa2 Help develop a culture for professional collaboration, team building, consensus building, and conflict resolution. xe2x80xa2 Knowledge of the areaxe2x80x99s most spoken languages an advantage.
Skills and Personal Attributes Competencies:xe2x80xa2 Business and operations management.xe2x80xa2 Excellent sales and marketing skills.xe2x80xa2 Good report writing skills.xe2x80xa2 Customer and sales management.xe2x80xa2 Personnel management skillsxe2x80xa2 Time Management skills xe2x80xa2 Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.xe2x80xa2 Managerial competencexe2x80xa2 Ability to effectively communicate goals, objectives, problems and solutions to staff and management.xe2x80xa2 Negotiation skillsxe2x80xa2 An understanding of Auto Pedigree products and services.xe2x80xa2 Sound knowledge of business and accounting principles. xe2x80xa2 Ability to comprehend stock balance, asset and ledger reports.xe2x80xa2 Ability to provide counselling, coaching, mentorship and support to ensure harmonious work environment.xe2x80xa2 NetworkingPersonal Attributes:xe2x80xa2 Committedxe2x80xa2 Professionalxe2x80xa2 Resilientxe2x80xa2 Honesty and integrity in all business dealings. xe2x80xa2 Well groomed xe2x80xa2 Energetic

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