Branch Sales Manager - Port Elizabeth

Our client seeks a Branch Manager in Port Elizabeth that will achieve strategic company Business objectives by implementing effective tactics in line with company Procedures and policies within an area of responsibility. To execute the company sales strategy and customer service -objectives for the branch. This position is aimed at fulfilling all branch management functions in the organization within specified Regions, through effective identification and application of resources. The incumbent will manage the operation and will direct the activities of all departments through the relevant subordinates.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Financial Management
• Operations Management
• Supplier Management
• Sales and Customer Retention
• Safety and Training
Minimum requirements & qualifications:

• Understanding of quality Management
• Managed a staff complement of at least 50 people
•BCom/Bsc qualification
• MBA advantageous
• Rental Industry experience
Duties:

• Full profit and loss management for the branch
• Plan and execute an annual budget
• Cash flow management, expense control
• Debtors management,
• Actual vs budget analyses and reports
• Ensure that overall plan complies with Company Strategies
• Implement and maintain a rolling forecast of the income and expenses.
• Ensure legal compliance.
• Allocate resources in terms of maximum return
• Machine, Stock forecasting
• Ensure management, movement, tracking and control system for the equipment in order to understand the location and status of each asset at all times.
• Ensure safety of equipment is maintained according to manufacture specifications and service bulletin update.
• Build and maintain relationships with all the key local suppliers to the business for technical and service support.
• Develop the sales infrastructure and resources in the Region
• Build and maintain the technical capability of the business through supplier accreditation / assistance
• Maintain and Execute the annual sales plan
• Daily, weekly and monthly routine and controls in order that the sales department functions properly
• Training programs for sales staff both on the market and on selling and customer care methodologies
• Ensure credit management criteria of the business is adhered to
• Manage hire desk and admin processes
• Overall responsibility for customer service, CSI score enhancement, management and communication.
• Monitors lost rental log. Recommends and implements necessary actions.
• Maintain a regular call cycle with customers

Salary R30 000 – R40 000 negotiable + benefits