Minimum Requirements Qualifications & Experience Matric / Grade 12 Minimum 5 years retail branch management experience Valid drivers license Knowledge & Skills Strong customer service and communication skills Proven sales ability with a strong sales track record Product and application knowledge, including the ability to read catalogues Computer literate (MS Office) Strong administrative and financial management skills Leadership and staff management capability Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills Professional, well-presented, persuasive, and results-driven Key Responsibilities Sales & Branch Performance Drive achievement of branch sales targets and profitability Monitor daily sales performance and sales staff productivity Ensure priority stock items are actively promoted and sold Coordinate and oversee daily sales activities Ensure accurate processing of customer orders and quotations Manage back-orders and communicate ETA updates to customers Review quotations daily and ensure timely follow-up Maintain strong relationships with customers to support repeat business and customer retention Branch Operations & Staff Management Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the branch Supervise, support, and motivate sales and operational staff Conduct regular sales, strategy, and operational meetings Manage staff performance, attendance, discipline, training, and development Ensure effective communication between departments, warehouse, dispatch, and Head Office Supervise temporary and casual staff when required Ensure compliance with company operational procedures and health & safety standards Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment Stock Control & Inventory Management Oversee all incoming and outgoing stock movements Conduct daily and monthly stock counts Investigate and report stock discrepancies and shortages Ensure correct receiving, binning, labelling, and storage of stock Liaise with management to maintain adequate stock holding levels Coordinate urgent deliveries with dispatch and warehouse teams Ensure correct product allocation for customer applications Manage warranty, scrap, and export stock processes and documentation Ensure receiving and stock areas comply with safety standards and procedures Customer Service & Relationship Management Deliver exceptional customer service at all times Assist customers with product selection, quotations, and technical advice Handle customer complaints, refunds, and warranty queries professionally Demonstrate product usage and provide product-related guidance Ensure all warranty documentation is completed accurately and submitted timeously Escalate major customer issues to management where necessary Maintain positive customer relationships and uphold the companys professional image Administration & Financial Control Manage branch administrative and financial functions effectively Oversee debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and payment allocations Ensure GRNs, GRVs, invoices, IBTs, PODs, and related documentation are processed accurately Review and authorise credit notes and high-value purchases Ensure cash-ups and banking processes are completed correctly Maintain branch asset registers, stationery control, and filing systems Ensure all documentation is submitted to Head Office within deadlines Manage attendance registers and general branch reporting Perform general administrative duties and branch support functions as required Key Competencies Leadership and team management Sales and target-driven mindset Strong customer focus Attention to detail and accuracy Problem-solving and decision-making ability Planning and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure Professionalism and accountability
Retail Branch Manager
THE HR COMPANY
johannesburg, johannesburg
Published 23 days ago
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