Our client is a manufacturer of industrial (tubing, conduit, manipulated products etc) and automotive (exhaust, towbars) parts and accessories. The are looking for a Branch Manager reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager for their Cape Town office. Ideally you should have a manufacturing background and sales experience. You will be engaged in a variety of tasks including sales, project management, coordination, strategic planning, budget planning, relationship management, warehousing, distribution, negotiation and the exploitation and development of opportunities.
Key areas of responsibilities and accountability
• Manage customers and the established relationship with the aim of total customer satisfaction
• Marketing of product (ie shows/ events)
• Analyse sales trends, figures and volumes in the market
• Product pricing & costing
• Build a good network at all levels up to top management
• Provide commercial and technical expertise through high-quality sales presentations
• Search for and find new project opportunities as well as develop business with customers using both current and potential future products
• Work as a coordinating interface between the Division and customers and support the implementation of specific tasks or projects
• Manage warehouse, administration and distribution departments & staff
Experience:
• At least 5-8 years experience in a similar MANAGEMENT position in the Automotive or Industrial manufacturing environment.
A B.Com Marketing Degree or similar would be an advantage.

You should be in the age range of 35 to 45 and able to speak both English and Afrikaans.

Remuneration is generous and subject to negotiation.