The purpose of this role is to lead, plan, organise and control the daily operations of the branch and warehouse.

Your areas of responsibility:

• 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 in maintaining good relationships with customers
• Assist the sales team in achieving 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 regard to pricing
• Conduct regular sales meetings with the 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 dispatched 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 the branch when required
• Keep informed and liaise with the head office on any Industrial Relations issues
• Keep informed and liaise with the head office on any Health and Safety issues
• Ensure any relevant information from the head office is communicated to the branch
• Monitor the performance of all employees
• Encourage and motivate staff at all times
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the branch operations

Qualifications we are looking for:

• A valid Grade 12 certificate is a MUST
• A tertiary qualification, preferably in Electrical Engineering, is an ADVANTAGE
• Minimum of 5 years of branch management experience is a MUST
• 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

These are your benefits:

• Diverse tasks and excellent prospects
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Market-related salary
• Medical aid and retirement fund

Job Features

• Job Category: Management