Assistant Branch Manager (Hinterland) at Senwes

Description

To assist in the effective management and operation of the branch, ensuring profitability, customer satisfaction, and compliance with operational standards.

Manage Business:

• Manage turnover.
• Monitor stock flow to determine fast/slow movers.
• Plan promotions to maximise flow.
• Optimisation of service departments, floor areas, shelves space, merchandising, eye levels (KBI lines), etc.
• Plan and execute new initiatives - new product lines, price structuring, packaging, presentation, availability, etc.
• Manage margins.
• Calculate and initiate mark-ups on products.
• Obtain master price structures from franchisors.
• Benchmark pricing with/to conglomerates to optimise competitiveness.
• Minimise expenses to maximise/ensure effectiveness.
• Bulk purchase - price negotiations.
• Facilitate applications for new account holders.
• Manage existing debtors book per regulations.
• Manage creditors book.
• Effective handling of customer queries and enquiries.

Manage personnel:

• Performance management.
• Communication with personnel.
• Manage personnel appointments.
• Personnel administration.
• Ensure compliance to legislation.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• Candidates with degree in Business Marketing will receive preference.
• A minimum of 3 year relevant experience.
• Candidates with SAP experience will receive preference.

Skills/ Competencies:

• Knowledge of merchandising principles and space optimization.
• Planning and implementation of promotional activities

Closing Date: 13 October 2026