BRANCH MANAGER: STEEL & TUBE – WITBANK (3989)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent
• Retail Management / related qualification

Requirements:

• Must at least have 3-5 years’ experience in a management position (either as a Branch Manager or managing your own business within the Steel industry)
• Experience and knowledge required of Steel & Tube, Steel coil & plate; Hardware, including Industrial Hardware
• Retail Sales as well as Branch Managers’ experience required.  Needs to be able to manage all aspects of the Branch
• Know Witbank region well and reside in the area.  It is a difficult market, and you need to understand the market and culture
• Understanding of Retail processes and procedures
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Trustworthy, hardworking & dynamic
• Must be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Must have a strong personality and be able to lead and manage a team effectively
• Experience in the following: Sales Management; Procurement Management; Inventory Management; Personnel Management; Accounts Payable and Receivable; Warehouse Management; Fleet Management; Income Statement Management; Internal Policies and Procedures Management; Cash Management
• Valid driver’s license
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Computer literate (advanced skills on Excel) as well as Syspro
• Stable work record and have contactable references
• Of sober habits
• Strong management skills
• Solid leadership skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the day to day running of the Branch operation in its totality
• Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, warehousing, transport, customer service, human resources, administration, and sales etc.
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Develop forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans
• Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement
• Responsible to manage staff, control branch debtors, ensure proper stock management and foster a positive environment within the branch to ensure customer satisfaction and hence a successful branch operation
• Need to 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
• Developing and maintaining key accounts
• Identify new markets and products
• Maintain stock integrity and assess and monitor stock levels
• Support in achieving sales budget and targets
• Must be able to effectively delegate some responsibilities to key staff.  Manage the process and hold them responsible
• Must be able to plan; execute and manage the stocktake process to deliver the required results
• Must be able to read; understand and report on all management reports
• Must be able to always enforce discipline as per the IR Process and Policy

Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide an application update to each candidate that has applied. If you have not received feedback within 14 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.