Branch Manager - Polokwane

Skillnet Recruitment; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Company vehicle

Bonus structure

Job summary

Skillnet Recruitment is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a retail depot and drive sales performance. The role requires strong managerial experience in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on customer service, staff supervision, and cost control.

Frequent travel for promotion and events is expected, with a basic salary plus commission and bonus structures. Qualifications include Marketing Management and Sales Marketing certificates, and fluency in Afrikaans and English.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a fast-paced retail outlet.
• Staff supervision and customer service excellence.
• Sales and marketing knowledge advantageous (plumbing/building knowledge is a plus).
• Computer literacy and references available are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fast-paced retail outlet and oversee staff, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Monitor financial performance and controllable costs for the depot.
• Drive sales through ongoing marketing, research, and event participation.
• Oversee stock control, depot vehicles, and equipment management.
• Travel frequently for promotion, shows, and events.
• Maintain personal time and task management to meet targets.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Staff supervision

Computer literacy

Fluent Afrikaans

Fluent English

References available

ASAP start

Education

Certificate: Marketing Management

Certificate: Sales Marketing

Job description

Branch Manager

Report to: Area Manager

Seniority Level: Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General Responsibilities

  The role is to manage a retail outlet successfully. Working for the depot, the successful candidate will be in constant contact with his customers and staff. He is responsible for ensuring staff give great customer service as well as monitoring the financial performance of the retail outlet.

  The role entails excessive travelling, promoting and marketing to ensure targets are met.

• Specific Functions
  • Sales turnover - Target driven
  • Ongoing marketing, sales research and analysis
  • Product analysis and marketing
  • Attend and promote at shows, exhibits and events
  • Stock control
  • Managing sales and daily functions of the depots
  • Personal time and task management
  • Manage depot vehicles and equipment
  • Manage all costs of the depots
• We need the following Key Points
  • Managerial experience within a fast pace retail outlet
  • Strong proven sales background
  • Knowledge of plumbing and building will be advantageous
  • Knowledge and use with hand and power tools
  • Must be physically fit with no underlying medical issues
  • Driver's license essential
  • Computer literacy a must
  • Must be of sober habits

• Basic Salary R15 000
• Commission
• Company vehicle
• Bonus structure

Sectors: Sales and Marketing

Functions: Sales - Manager

Qualification Types: Certificates/Certification

Qualifications: Certificate: Marketing Management, Certificate: Sales Marketing

Skills Required: Computer literate, 5-10 years experience in retail as manager, Contactable references, Good, stable work history, To start ASAP, Fluent in Afrikaans & English