General Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A well-established retail shop that has been trading for over 50 years selling paint, industrial coatings and related hardware and applicators based in Pietermaritzburg KZN is seeking an experienced, dynamic General Manager to join their organization.

Requirements:

• Experience in the coating industry
• B-Com in business management or equivalent experience
• Experience with managing a going-concern for at least 5 years
• Good understanding of industry applications and products
• Good communication skills

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to lead from the front and be able to communicate effectively with the shareholders, customers and suppliers
• A warm, calm and friendly manner
• Customer orientated 
  Flexible and adaptive to customer demands and budgets
  Calm demeanour with the ability to de-escalate situations, handle complaints, handle misunderstandings etc 
• Problem solving 
  Analytical thinking
  Good time management and follow-up skills
  Ability to work under pressure 
  Ability to manage a team

Key Duties:

• Overseeing all aspects of the business function including liaising with the management and supervisors
• Maintaining a strong team relationship with all staff
• Maintaining strong relationship with suppliers
• Maintaining customer satisfaction 
• New business development 
• Prepare reports for Share holders 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the role directly online.

Kindly note, our consultants receive more than 300 applications daily, it is not physically possible for us to regret everyone. If you do not hear back from a consultant within 5 - 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time around. We appreciate your understanding in this regard