Sales Manager Engineering consumables

Talent Genie AI Recruitment Software; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Genie AI Recruitment Software seeks a proactive Branch Manager to take ownership of daily branch operations, align activities with company goals and drive sales performance. You will lead a diverse team, manage customer service, stock, and credit processes to ensure profitability and risk control.

The role reports to the Regional Sales Manager and requires a proven track record in people management, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure to achieve monthly and annual

Qualifications

• 5+ years business development and management experience.
• Must have managed a diverse team before.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Drivers licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch employees.
• Drive sales targets and manage operational efficiencies.
• Ensure excellent customer service and maintain healthy customer relationships.
• Manage financial targets within company norms and balance this against business risk.
• Maintain stock efficiency and control stock losses.
• Oversee branch operations, inventory and procurement coordination.

Skills

Business development

Management

People management

Education

Grade 12 / NQF level 4

Sales/General management qualification (advantage)

Job description

Overview:

We require a self-motivated, target driven individual to take accountability and ownership of all branch activities. The role is responsible to communicate and drive daily operations of the branch and ensure its alignment to company goals. The role would drive all people related issues, customer service, sales, stock and credit management within the branch.

REPORTING TO:

Regional Sales Manager

Minimum Skills & Requirements:

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or the equivalent
• Drivers Licence
• 5+ years business development and management skills
• Sales and/or general management qualification advantageous
• Must have managed a diverse team before
• Sound people skills to drive performance and accountability.

Behavioural Dimensions Required:

• Natural leader with strong motivational skills
• Must have exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal & organisational skills
• Driven, ambitious & passion to succeed
• Highly analytical
• Ability to work under pressure
• Consistent & Persistent.

Brief Description Of Key Performance Areas:

• Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch employees - thereby retaining a stable team who is able to deliver business goals
• Drive sales targets and manage operational efficiencies in order to maintain a healthy, profitable business.
• Ensure excellent customer service by playing an active role in customer contact situations - thereby ensuring and maintaining healthy customer relationships.
• Manage as well as control financial targets within company accepted norms and balance this against business risk.
• Maintain and improve customer service, sales performance, stock efficiencies and manage business risk related to credit
• Ensure Stock loss is minimized through compliance with security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• People Management - training, mentoring, coaching and management of staff within the store.
• Ensure sound financial and administrative control over branch, including ISO compliance
• Ensure adherence and application of company policies and procedures.
• Accountable for the maintenance of branch image and branch assets
• Drive branch sales performance to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual targets.
• Develop and implement local sales strategies aligned with national and regional goals.
• Identify growth opportunities and work closely with Product Application Engineers to deliver tailored solutions.
• Oversee all aspects of branch operations, including stock control, order fulfilment and customer service.
• Manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimising excess and obstele stock.
• Work with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure product availability and resolve supply issues.