Manager: Construction and Forestry

Manager: Construction and Forestry (Klerksdorp)

Reference Number: 1008
Closing Date: 26 February 2025

Job Description

A well-established company is seeking a Manager: Construction and Forestry to oversee financial management, sales, marketing, customer service, and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Administration

• Achieve financial targets (Turnover, Gross Profit %, Net Profit %).
• Perform reconciliations of OTC and TBR internal accounts.
• Analyse and monitor sales and commissions.
• Manage costs and expenditures.
• Process trade-ins/buy-outs.
• Conduct financial forecasting.
• Update pricelists and circulate them.
• Draft quotations and assist with invoicing to financial institutions.
• Manage inventory across all outlets.
• Process daily direct transfer receipts and ensure accurate debtor transfers to SAP.

Market Research & Marketing

• Conduct market research on national and international competitors.
• Expand and diversify market share in the Construction & Forestry industry.
• Advise on geographical expansion strategies.
• Act as a Construction & Forestry specialist, ensuring excellent customer care.

Customer Service & Relationship Management

• Handle customer queries related to quality and quantity.
• Improve Customer Service Index (CSI) and follow up on at-risk feedback.
• Conduct client visits and follow-up calls.
• Organise product launches and information days.

Operational & Business Process Management

• Oversee all operational processes to ensure profitability and sustainability.
• Manage the entire sales process.
• Verify branch inventory through stock-taking.
• Provide status reports and management data.

Market Expansion & Brand Development

• Identify and establish a customer base for Construction & Forestry equipment.
• Develop and position the Construction & Forestry brand.
• Manage the capital plan and identify strategic partners.
• Establish supplier agreements and staffing structures.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Requirements

• Education: National Senior Certificate (Management qualification preferred).
• Experience:
  • 5–8 years of sales and marketing experience in construction/mining.
  • Experience with Construction & Forestry equipment preferred.
  • Management experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Negotiation skills (contracts, agreements, and terms).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written).
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Relationship management and teamwork.
• Operations oversight and process optimization.

Additional Information

• Work Level: Mid-Level
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Market Related
• EE Position: No
• Location: Klerksdorp

This company is committed to employment transformation and encourages applications from designated groups.

A consumer credit check will be conducted for financial roles.

If you do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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