BRANCH MANAGER (STEEL / IRRIGATION – HARDWARE) NELSPRUIT, R 45 000 + CAR ALLOWANCE + CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE + BEN
• 5 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN FLUID CONTROL & STEEL INDUSTRY
• MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• SYSPRO EXP
• At least 5-7 years industry experience required
• At least 3-5 years Management experience required
• Needs to understand the concepts of running a Branch – Admin; Sales; Retail Store; Stats; Financials; needs to manage every department; manage staff
• Product and industry experience is a must please – strong Steel background and experience required – can also come from Fluid Control background / Hardware
• Syspro experience will be advantageous
• Candidates need to come from the Lowveld / Mpumalanga – they need to reside there – need to know the area very well, will not look at candidates who resides somewhere else
• Working Hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Mondays to Fridays and Saturdays from 08:00 – 13:00 according to a roster system. Will be required to work in excess of these hours as and when required. Need to attend quarterly stock takes

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