RETAIL SALES MANAGER: STEEL, TUBE & INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE – MAFIKENG (4532)

SUMMARY:
Our client requires a candidate with strong trading and management experience in the retail and wholesale steel and tube and industrial hardware industry.

POSITION INFO:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 or more years’ management and sales experience, within the mild steel and industrial hardware industry

• Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Computer literate – advanced skills in Excel and Syspro would be an advantage.

• Of sober habits.

• Able to work retail hours.

• Strong management, trading and negotiating skills.

• Able to close a deal and increase market awareness.

• A stable work record and have contactable references.

• Ensure that there is the correct stockholding to satisfy customer needs and requirements.

• Ensure that stock is replenished.

• Managing of “dead” and slow-moving stock.

• Negotiate prices with suppliers on large buyout orders.

• Purchase order processing and proper sign off procedure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Training of internal, retail, and external sales staff.

• Assisting with quotations and large orders.

• Provide updated supplier lists to staff to ensure product is purchased at the right price from the correct supplier.

• Provide staff with weekly specials lists.

• Assist internal, retail, and external sales staff in closing deals.

• Delegating of duties to sales staff.

• Implement change in procedures set by management.

• Ensure that annual and sick leave forms are signed and handed to the Branch Manager.

• Motivating and managing of sales staff.

• Ensure necessary customer service levels are maintained by all staff.

• Ensuring that budgeted sales targets are met for internal, retail, and external sales.

• Opening and following up on new accounts and loyalty accounts.

• Making sure all customer details are updated op the system, should anything change.

• Assist debtor’s lady with any account queries.

• Processing of invoices.

• Ensure that stock is replenished.