Assistant Branch Manager (Hinterland)
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Overview
Hinterland, a leading agricultural retail business and a subsidiary of Senwes, serves farmers, businesses and communities across South Africa by providing a comprehensive range of agricultural products and solutions. The successful candidate will support the Branch Manager in driving sales growth, managing stock levels, ensuring profitability, supervising employees and maintaining excellent customer service.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- A degree or diploma in Business Management, Marketing or a related field will be advantageous
- Minimum 3–5 years' relevant experience in a retail environment
- Knowledge of retail operations, stock control, inventory management, merchandising, pricing strategies and gross profit margins
- Strong leadership, sales, people management and customer relationship skills
- Excellent communication, planning, organising, time management and problem-solving skills
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily management and operations of the branch to achieve sales targets, profitability and operational objectives
- Monitor sales performance, stock movement and inventory levels to minimise shortages, manage stock rotation and identify sales opportunities
- Oversee merchandising, product displays, pricing and store presentation in line with company standards
- Monitor gross profit margins, implement pricing strategies and identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs
- Ensure excellent customer service, resolve customer complaints and maintain effective relationships with customers and suppliers
- Supervise, guide and support employees, monitor performance and assist with staff development
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, operational standards and relevant employment legislation
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, credit administration and general branch administration, ensuring accurate records are maintained
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