Voltex (Pty) Ltd is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of Depot Manager for their Brackenfell branch. This incumbent will be reporting to the Regional Manager.
The purpose of this role is to lead, plan, organise and control the daily operations of the branch and warehouse.
The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to:
- Liaise with major buyers/suppliers/manufacturers
- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible price
- Source new customer accounts
- Assess local market conditions and identify sales opportunities
- Encourage and assist to maintain good relationships with customers
- Assist sales team to achieve profit targets and objectives for the branch
- Assist at the sales counters when necessary
- Ensure all sales related queries are addressed
- Ensure the system is updated with regards to pricing
- Conduct regular sales meetings with sales team
- Manage commission and overtime claims
- Inspect and authorise all credit notes
- Ensure journals are complete and correct
- Ensure all transactions are reconciled
- Control and maintain all petty cash transactions
- Ensure banking is done daily and deposit slips are filed and balanced
- Assist with quotations and tender documents
- Submit and follow up with tenders
- Assist internal and external auditors where necessary
- Control and monitor all general expenses such as, telephonic usage, refreshments, cleaning materials etc.
- Monitor stock levels at all times
- Ensure stock is processed and despatched correctly and timeously
- Ensure stock is processed and received in good order
- Manage the branch administration, sales and warehouse personnel and maintain an attendance register and sign off on absenteeism
- Ensure safety regulations are adhered to at all times
- Organise training and development in branch when required
- Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Industrial Relations issues
- Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Health and Safety issues
- Ensure any relevant information from head office is communicated to the branch
- Monitor performance of all employees
- Encourage and motivate staff at all times
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the branch operations
The key qualifications and experience for this position would be:
- A valid Grade 12 certificate is ESSENTIAL
- A tertiary qualification preferably in Electrical Engineering is ESSENTIAL
- Minimum of 5 years branch management experience is ESSENTIAL
- Strong knowledge of computer software packages and MS Office
- Practical experience on Netstock / K8 software is an ADVANTAGE
- A strong knowledge of electrical products
- An intimate knowledge of the area is an ADVANTAGE
The desired skills and competencies required for this position amongst others would be:
- Strong leadership skills, ability to direct and manager teams
- A high level of business awareness and acumen
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional Commercial skills
- Strong interpersonal and EQ skills
- Great judgement of character
- Results Orientation (Conscientiousness/Independence/Self-Motivation)
- Hands-on commitment; ability to get the job done
- Sound business acumen
- An absolute ‘value for money – sustainable results’ focus
- Ability to adapt to fast changing environments
- Proven track record in the implementation of internal controls, corporate governance policies, improved operational efficiencies and financial models
- Ability to integrate/coordinate financial and operational strategies
- Proven track record in excellent management and entrepreneur skills
- Business reporting skills, ability to compile accurate and meaningful business reports
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the principles of problem identification, analysis, and decision-making within immediate work context
- Strong crisis management and conflict mediation skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills
- Proactive, enthusiastic and self-driven towards development in the profession
- Observant with immaculate attention to detail
- Stress tolerance, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage own time and that of a team and being able to work in a fast-paced environment