BRANCH MANAGER – PORT ELIZABETH

Permanent
Eastern Cape
Posted 2 weeks ago

Voltex (Pty) Ltd is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of Branch Managerfor their Port Elizabeth 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:

  • 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
  • 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 internal and external auditors where necessary
  • 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/Human Resources 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
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the branch operations

The key qualifications and experience for this position would be:

  • A valid Grade 12 certificate is a MUST
  • N6 Certificate in Electrical Engineering is an ADVANTAGE
  • Minimum of 5 years branch management/assistant experience is an ADVANTAGE
  • Practical knowledge of MS Office packages – preference will be given to users with strong K8 knowledge
  • A strong knowledge of Electrical products
  • Drivers licence is an ADVANTAGE
  • An intimate knowledge of the area is an ADVANTAGE

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