BRANCH MANAGER (IRRIGATION) - EAST RAND

SUMMARY:
Our client, a national distributor of irrigation products, requires a candidate with more than 5 years recent management experience in the irrigation industry to join their dynamic company.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

 Experience and Requirements:

• 5 or more years recent experience in a management role is essential
• Extensive amount of knowledge in the irrigation industry is essential
• Computer literate: advanced skills
• Strong trading as well as management skills
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• A stable work record and contactable reference
• A valid driver’s licence
• Able to work retail hours
• Work under pressure

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 effectively managed and that all 90/120 and old monies are collected.
• Achieve a branch debtor’s day’s target of 45 days
• Ensure that adequate stock is carried to service the customers and that the stock value reflects a maximum of 35 days stockholding.
• Address all redundant and slow-moving stock 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.

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