Depot Manager, Western Cape

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Depot Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Hermanus, Western Cape.

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 required, tertiary qualification in electrical engineering advantageous
• 5+ years branch management experience and must have a strong knowledge of electrical products
• Strong ability on MS Office, and practical experience on Netstock/K8 advantageous
• Ideally must have a good knowledge of the area, and have a stable work record
• Must be fluent in English & Afrikaans
• Due to their equity requirements, an EE candidate is required

• Liaise with major buyers/suppliers/manufacturers
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible price
• Source new customer accounts
• Assess local market conditions and identify sales opportunities
• Encourage and assist to maintain good relationships with customers
• Assist sales team to achieve profit targets and objectives for the branch
• Assist at the sales counters when necessary
• Ensure all sales related queries are addressed
• Ensure the system is updated with regards to pricing
• Conduct regular sales meetings with sales team
• Manage commission and overtime claims
• Inspect and authorize all credit notes
• Ensure journals are complete and correct & transactions reconciled
• Control and maintain all petty cash transactions
• Ensure banking is done daily and deposit slips are filed and balanced
• Assist with quotations and tender documents
• Submit and follow up with tenders
• Assist internal and external auditors where necessary
• Control and monitor all general expenses
• Monitor stock levels at all times
• Ensure stock is processed and dispatched & received correctly and timeously
• Manage the branch administration, sales and warehouse personnel and maintain an attendance register and sign off on absenteeism
• Ensure safety regulations are adhered to at all times
• Organize training and development in branch when required
• Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Industrial Relations / H&S issues
• Monitor performance of all employees and motivate staff