Branch Manager at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Tasks

Planning

• Planning exists in all departments of the branch.
• Work in accordance with business strategy.
• Stock levels are according to budget.

Motivation

• Set targets that are achievable & according to our objectives.
• Refrain from negative talk & change every possible situation into a positive mood.

Co-ordination 

• Debtors progress / collection.
• General activities of Stores, Counter Sales, Reps, Fitters, Wheel Alignment & Admin.
• Performance at all levels according to company procedures & policies.
• Daily vehicle check (Services, License, etc).
• Daily stock takes.
• Daily invoicing.
• Sales Progress.
• Expenditure.

Asset Management

• Always maintain an asset register.
• Manage inventory and put in controls
• General asset management

Human Resources

• Ensure staff are allocated appropriate resources and equipment.
• Undertake Performance Appraisals for direct reports.
• Identify training and development needs for direct reports.
• Report performance bonuses and breakdown commissions monthly.
• Ensure staff comply with company rules and regulations.
• Supervises site staff, prepares leave plans and signs and submit leave forms.

Health and Safety

• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards.

General

• All reasonable requests & instructions that will be beneficial to Otraco & it’s customers, given verbally or in writing and falls within the skills parameters of the employee.

Daily Tasks

• Inspect the premises.
• Check Stock Control.
• Check all sales control.
• Check banking records.
• Check all Debtors Records.
• Check all Petty Cash records.
• Check the Job Control book.
• Check Creditors records.

Weekly Tasks

• Check all loose tools and records.
• Check all equipment and records pertaining to equipment.
• Check all vehicles and records pertaining thereto.
• Check all stock sheets.
• Check all claim records.

Monthly Tasks

• Review Debtors.
• Cash Flow.
• Sales.
• Budget/Expenditure.
• Gross Profit.
• Capital Commitments.
• Staff.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Mining Engineering, or related field.
• Computer literacy.
• 5+ years in a senior position, preferably in a retail or mining environment.
• Driver’s Licence.