BRANCH MANAGER ( STEEL INDUSTRY), PORT ELIZABETH, RNEG + MEDICAL + PROFIDENT + FUNERAL COVER + INCENTIVES

DON’T APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE STEEL AND TUBE EXPERIENCE 

• We are looking for someone with at least 5 years’ experience in managing a Branch – being a Branch Manager currently / previously, know what it entails to manage the full function of a Branch (i.e. Financials, Transport, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse etc.)
• Candidates must have steel and tube experience – this is a must – no other industry will be applicable
• The first prize will be a candidate who resides in PE / Eastern Cape area but will also look at somebody from elsewhere
• Working Hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Mondays to Fridays and every alternative Saturday and Public Holiday from 08:00 – 13:00 in accordance with a roster system – will be required to work in excess of these hours

Key Performance Measures

• Achievement of Sales / Margins / OPEX and PAT targets
• Ensure that branch debtors are properly managed and that all 90/120 and old monies are collected.
• Achieve a branch debtors days target of 45 days
• Ensure that adequate stock is carried so as to service the customers and that the stock value reflects a maximum of 35 days stockholding.
• Address all redundant and slow-moving stock so as to ensure that this is kept to an absolute minimum. Identify and Implement innovative and creative ways to sell this stock
• Ensure that the stock is secure and that all efforts are made to alleviate any stock losses at the Branch.
• Build, Motivate and maintain a strong team to support the objectives of the Branch.

You will have a hands-on approach and will be committed to the expansion and success of the business by implementing strategies that increase productivity and enable sales targets achievement.