• Manage and oversee the day to day running of the Branch operation in its totality.
• Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, warehousing, transport, customer service, human resources, administration and sales etc.
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities.
• Develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans.
• Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately.
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities.
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company.
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement.
• Responsible to manage staff, control branch debtors, ensure proper stock management and foster a positive environment within the branch so as to ensure customer satisfaction and hence a successful branch operation.
• Need to 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.
• Developing and maintaining key accounts.
• Identify new markets and products.
• Maintain stock integrity and assess and monitor stock levels.
• Support in achieving sales budget and targets.
• Must be able to effectively delegate some responsibilities to key staff.
• Manage the process and hold them responsible.
• Must be able to plan, execute and manage the stocktake process to deliver the required results.
• Must be able to read, understand and report on all management reports.
• Must be able to enforce discipline at all times as per the IR Process and Policy.

Key Performance Measures

• Achievement of Sales / Margins / OPEX.
• Ensure that Branch debtors are properly managed and monies owing by Customers / Suppliers are collected.
• Ensure that adequate stock is carried so as to service the customers.
• 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.