General Manager at Talent Network

My client within the automotive industry is looking for a well versed, competent and hands-on General Manager to oversee a Gauteng branch of the organisation.

General Manager

Location: Gauteng – Kempton Park

Purpose: To ensure above average financial results for the Gauteng Branch of the Company

SALES:

• Ensure that Customer Service is above the norm and that we enjoy the bulk of the customers business.
• Ensure that sales targets are exceeded, and that internal sales staff achieve their individual targets.
• Ensure that internal sales staff remain motivated throughout the year and that they have the necessary product knowledge.
• Ensure that incentive programs provide the desired results.
• Provide sales training where necessary.
• Identify new opportunities in the market and ways of improving our service.
• Make recommendations for price reviews to ensure our competitiveness.
• Provide timeous quotes to Customers.
• Ensure the credit notes and claim reports are dealt with quickly and properly.
• Promote the Companies brands to achieve the agreed objectives.
• Visit Customers on a regular basis.
• Provide weekly feedback on matters attended to.
• Ensure Customer credit limits are adhered to.
• Ensure Debtors stay within credit limits.

STOCK:

• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to provide optimum service levels to customers.
• Provide monthly input in respect of additional quantities and new part numbers in stock orders placed on overseas suppliers.
• Perform regular checks on stock composition to ensure that slow moving and excess stock levels are not exceeded.
• Ensure that security of stock is excellent.
• Ensure that regular stock takes are done to ascertain whether all the internal control measures are adhered to.

JOBS:

• Ensure that all jobs are properly recorded.
• Ensure that agreed job turnaround times are achieved.
• Ensure that our pricing is competitive.
• Ensure that Customers receive feedback.

LOGISTICS:

• Ensure that our fleet of vehicles is properly maintained.
• Ensure that the drivers’ activities are properly monitored from the time they load, the routes they take, the time they take, and the singing off the product delivered.
• Ensure that product forwarded via Couriers are also properly monitored to ensure Customers receive their product as promised.
• Ensure the product forwarded to other branches are received within the time span agreed.
• Ensure that product received from Suppliers are unpacked timeously and checked before they are put on the shelves.

ADMINISTRATION:

• Ensure that all staff are properly appointed and receive employment contracts
• Ensure that staff understand their goals and are regularly evaluated to measure performance
• Ensure that personnel policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that all purchases and expenses are properly recorded and signed off by yourself.
• Ensure that expenditure stays within budget parameters.
• Ensure that all Assets of the Company are properly protected and maintained.
• Prepare annual budgets for your branch.
• Study monthly management results and take corrective actions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of a manufacturing environment, ideally within the automotive industry
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain key account relationships
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of sales and marketing principles
• Applies sound budgeting and financial planning/management principles
• Demonstrate sound computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding and correct application of business metrics, governance, and risk management
• Demonstrates a good understanding of contract and service level agreement (SLA) management
• Demonstrates a good understanding and application of all relevant legislative regulations
• Understands and applies relevant Health and Safety principles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Required)
• Bachelor's degree (BCom) in Finance, Accounting, General Management, Engineering or equivalent (Required).
• Honours Degree (BCom) in Finance, Accounting, General Management, Engineering or equivalent (Preferred).
• 10 year's experience within an manufacturing environment.
• 5 year's experience within a general management position, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive Manufacturing experience (Ideal).
• Registered Chartered Accountant (Ideal).

If you do not receive feedback on your application within one month, please consider your application unsuccessful.