Branch Manager - Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape A hardware / building store in Port Elizabeth is looking for a Branch Manager to join their department urgently. The branch manager is responsible for every aspect of the day to day management of the branch, including sales; staff; stock and resource management. About You: Manages about 45 staff minimum Must have logistics&sales staff on your team Target of R7 million Must have retail industry Duties&Responsibilities: Management of the Sales function Increase sales through planned strategies and follow through. Ensuring prompt serving of customers (Assist potential customers and maintain efficient relationships with current customers). Supervising external sales, technical, internal sales staff and shop assistants who face the customer as well as the back office and support staff who work behind the scenes. Ensure merchandising of the floor and creating effective displays&accurate Shelf markings Stock&Process Management Ordering stock (responsible for managing the levels of stock and making important decisions about controlling the stock) Stock take and inventory control, ensuring the correct quantities of the correct stock are always in stock. Minimize shrinkage through ensuring adherence to supply chain procedures. Manage the Receiving&Distribution processes. Administration Sign off every credit note and purchase order thus ensuring a knowledge of branch activities. Ensuring branch admin packs to be sent to head office are prepared and delivered on time. Management of staff Convening team meetings and communicate/drive company strategy Delegating, Monitoring work and maintaining efficiency Responsible for ensuring safety procedures are followed on the sales floor and work areas Personal Skills: Prior experience in branch management role Self-motivated leadership Interpersonal communication skills Strong sales abilities Customer service skills Planning, Organization&delegating skills Salary: R40 000 CTC Start date: Urgently - as soon as possible (Only experienced candidates would be considered and contacted for this position) Apply now! Visit our website for more opportunities: www.sydsenrecruit.com SYDSEN RECRUIT (Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn) #J-18808-Ljbffr