Job Description

Job Title:

Branch Manager

Company:

Europcar

Location:

Polokwane International Airport

Job Type:

Full-time

Position overall objective

The purpose of the position is to manage, monitor and lead branch activities and processes in order to achieve performance targets, goals and operational excellence through compliance and customer service delivery.

Minimum Experience

(Mid-size - Large branch) 5-8 years' relevant experience, of which 3-5 years' business operations management experience.

Minimum Qualification

Qualification in relevant field of study (Diploma or equivalent, NQF5).

Preferred Qualification

BCom degree or equivalent business degree/diploma NQF6+.

Minimum Requirements

Computer literate with an intermediate level of comfort with Excel and Outlook.

A valid, unendorsed drivers' license.

Job Outputs:

Develop, implement and drive a branch strategy and related improvement plans aligned to the greater Operations strategy. Revenue, budget and branch profitability management. Monitor the high level revenue, costs, profitability, risk and customer service delivery data and metrics, taking corrective and preventive action where required. Continuously monitor actual process turnaround times and quality standards, and resolve issues efficiently to enhance effective customer service delivery. Build sustainable customer relationships to ensure retention of customers and growth. Implement and oversee compliance and governance processes and policies to manage risk liability. Seeking, maximizing and leveraging business and growth opportunities. Handling and effectively resolving customer queries and correspondence. Management of administration, e.g. banking, management reports etc. Sales Ensure that assets are fully utilized at all times. Manage and reduce overhead costs. Effective daily fleet planning. Enhance profitability through effective yield management. Ensure that all staff follow all applicable policies and procedures. Create an engaging, enabling and productive work climate. Management and development of staff which includes providing guidance and direction to team members; setting performance standards, measuring performance and providing regular feedback; training; employee relations; recruitment etc.

Competencies:

Communication skills Business and Operations Management Business Development/Sales Personnel Management, including a working understanding of the application of relevant labour legislation. Analytical thinking Empowering people Relationship building Commercial thinking Driving results Openness to change Remaining composed Conflict management Managerial competence Operations Risk Management Customer focused Ethnics and Values Time management Reporting Able to work under pressure Negotiation Skills Ability to provide counselling, coaching, mentorship and support to ensure harmonious work environment.

Personal Attributes:

Committed Professional Resilient A 'driver' in their personality style; competitive by nature and ambitious for results. Independent, a self-starter. Comfortable with a fast pace, unpredictability and frequent change. Proactive, able to demonstrate initiative. * Able to remain committed to creating and maintaining high quality and standards.