Branch Manager

In brief

**Overview** Motus Aftermarket Parts, specifically Alert Engine Parts, is seeking a Branch Manager for their Pretoria branch. The core focus of this role is to ensure the branch achieves growth and profitability, while remaining aligned with the overall group strategy. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * **Human Resource Management:** Manage, motivate, recruit, train, and develop staff in accordance with company policies and employment laws, ensuring HR procedures are followed. * **Sales and Marketing:** Plan, forecast, and report on revenue, costs, and business performance; plan and implement marketing, sales, and promotional activities; manage selling and customer service activities to optimize sales and customer satisfaction; manage costs and overheads for profitable performance; liaise with suppliers and business partners; nurture existing customer relationships; achieve revenue targets by growing the customer base and increasing market share; adopt key account management; support staff in designing and implementing sales and marketing strategies; work with the marketing team to leverage relationships. * **Customer Services:** Provide assistance and advice to customers; communicate courteously with customers via telephone, e-mail, and in person; investigate and solve customer problems; keep accurate records of customer interactions; develop customer service policies and standards for the branch. * **Administrative duties:** Generate and prepare monthly reports concerning branch activities; prepare budgets and forecasts. * **Logistics:** Ensure timely supplies of services and parts to customers in the region meet agreed parameters; provide supplier and product feedback; attend to correspondence effectively and efficiently. * **Management:** Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports; perform employee reviews; monitor and reconcile branch costs and expenditures; manage programs to ensure timely delivery of objectives; define branch goals and objectives with methods and measurements for achievement. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric or Tertiary business qualification (Desirable) * Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. * Extensive experience in a Branch/Sales/Warehouse Manager role, preferably in the automotive industry or related business. * Sound experience in and an extensive knowledge of the business and industry. * Good understanding of all relevant legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Employment Equity Act. * Firm grasp of administration and internal controls. * Proficiency in Business acumen, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Business Management, Communication, Strategic Management and Implementation, Strategic Customer Relationship Management, Leadership, and Business Risk Management. * Good understanding of asset management, financial knowledge, and a “hands on” operating style. * Computer literate. * Good knowledge of the automotive aftermarket parts industry, with particular emphasis on the region. * Ability to align the branch with group strategies. * Understanding and ability to communicate effectively and conduct business in an appropriate professional business manner. * Ability to work with management effectively and cooperatively above and below. * Clear criminal record. * Strong ability to work with superiors, peers, and staff. * Sales oriented and goal driven with a proven track record of running a profitable business. * Sound knowledge and understanding of the company’s products. * Good working knowledge of procurement processes. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a target-driven, enthusiastic, and sales-oriented individual who is goal-driven with a proven track record of running a profitable business. The ideal candidate will have a "hands on" operating style and possess a strong ability to work effectively and cooperatively with management, superiors, peers, and staff. **Deadline** 22 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/branch-manager-motus-aftermarket-parts-15 Source: myjobmag

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