Mbombela
On-site
ZAR 500 000 - 600 000
Full time
30+ days ago
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Job summary
An established industry player seeks a dynamic Branch Manager to lead operations and drive sales growth. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for defining business objectives, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. You will lead strategic planning initiatives, optimize working capital, and drive proactive market responses. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the company while fostering relationships with suppliers and customers alike. If you have a passion for business management and a proven track record in sales leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in branch management with a focus on budgeting and strategic planning.
- Strong background in leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Define business objectives through budget and strategic planning.
- Monitor financial results and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Grow sales through new and existing customers and markets.
Skills
Business Management
Sales Management
Negotiation Skills
Budget Management
Strategic Planning
Education
Relevant Business Management Qualification
Sales Management Qualification
Requirements
- Relevant Business Management / Sales Management Qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience at branch management level including:
- Submitting annual operating budgets
- Leading discussions and negotiations with major suppliers
- Selecting and appointing employees
- Making final decisions on pricing strategies
- Discussing purchasing specifications with suppliers and selecting products and suppliers
Duties
- Apply the policies and guidelines as issued by the Executive Committee.
- Define business objectives through budget and strategic planning.
- Monitor the development of the results of the company and carry out final responsibility for achieving these objectives.
- Report on the financial results of the company.
- Ensure that adequate organization structures, resources, plans, procedures, systems and controls are in place to attain agreed goals and objectives.
- Ensure that the company conforms to the Statutory and Regulatory factors which the work environment including Safety, Health and Environmental issues.
- Prepare together with the Sales Team a marketing and sales strategy / information related to the business and provide detailed analysis with necessary action to ensure a proactive response to market changes.
- Optimize the use of Working Capital.
- Generate a cash flow that meets the agreed targets and budgets.
- Define the company’s strategic planning decisions and new business development initiatives.
- Grow sales through existing, new customers, new markets and achieve all budgets.