Stock supply reliabilityStock control and Warehouse Management efficiencies requiredManagement of stock takesMinimize stock handling costs, warranty claim processing to be accurate and reliable scrap processingSales Target AchievementClient portfolio growthProduct Mix suitability for clients and regionStaff Management of a staff compliment of +19Gross Profit maximizationBranch net profit maximizationContribution to operational cost measuredCost managementStrategic development of branch revenue, products and clientsAnnual strategy and budget preparation with quarterly forecastsAdmin support for the team ensuring stock handling in and out, debtor reviewsEnsuring all necessary disciplines are in place and are adhered toQualifications and requirements:Degree in Business Management (essential)Min 10 years Sales Management experience (essential)Min 7 years Management experience (essential)Strong inventory control and oversight experience (essential)Strong business and commercial motivation and understanding to manage a portfolio more than R100 million annual revenueStrong technical knowledge of product will be necessary, preferably batteriesStrong understanding and knowledge of income statements and performance measurements, gross profit, cost management, net profit, stock management and stock efficiency measurementsExperience with warehouse management (advantageous)Knowledge of batteries preferred but not essentialExperience dealing with HR mattersExperience in performance measurement and management using targets and KPIsOversight of all assets and tools of tradeClient centric and sales target drivenExperience in dealing with diversityAbility to build and retain good relationships with staff and various stakeholders including suppliers, HO, other branches and senior managementAbility to work and stay calm and focused under pressure