Pretoria North Automotive Replacement Parts Branch Manager 

Employment: Permanent employment Full time.

Salary: R 25 000 - R35 000 CTC per month

Company benefits: Provident fund and December Annual bonus.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays 08:00 to 13:00.

Essential Legal Requirements: Must be a South African born citizen with a Clean Criminal background and ITC (financial history) - checks will be done on shortlisted applicant.

Subordinates:
* Salesman
* Storeman
* Picker/ Packers
* Drivers
* Admin staff

Job Purpose:
* Responsible to manage and oversee outlet personnel, supervising outlet operations, and ensuring efficient operations on a day-to-day basis. Improving efficiencies and streamlining outlet activities to maximize financial and other key indicators to achieve peak performance levels.
* Full accountability for people, financial and cash management, sufficient stock levels, and that cost, and delivery requirements are met.
* Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
* Manage the team on best practices and establish standard policies and procedures to comply with Head Office requirements, whilst also mentoring and leading teams.
* Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern marketing/ selling principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommending/implementing changes in training, working practices and processes.

Qualifications and or Experience:
* Matric Certificate (with maths literacy minimum). Additional related courses/qualifications and advantage.
* At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in a similar management role within the motor industry
* Sound Technical knowledge and understanding
* Experience in motor part sales
* Experience of managing Profit & Loss, balance sheet and associated financial responsibilities.
* Understanding of procurement
* Understanding of ISO 9001/ 45001 or relevant quality management system
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Experience with stock management
* Sales and customer interaction experience