Branch Manager

BRANCH MANAGER: FULL TIME – BASED IN KITWE

Tyre-King is one of the leading, specialized automobile Tyre retailers in Zambia and currently operating in sixteen (16) Tyre sales and fitment outlets in Zambia. Tyre King is continuing to grow and expand its footprint in Zambia and is seeking to recruit the services of qualified Tyre industry professionals to fill positions of Branch Manager. The successful candidate will manage one of the sales retail outlets in Zambia.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction, profitable selling; meeting sales targets, growing market share and effective management of branch assets, operations and personnel.

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with Sales & Marketing Manager, Commercial Manager and Retail Manager to influence the creation and communication of Company Sales Strategy, business priorities and targets for the branch teams.
• Nurture relationship with existing customers, service the existing accounts leading to continued purchases
• Prospect New potential customers: make presentations; cold calls; timely respond to enquiries, tenders; closing the leads and initiate purchases
• Collect all debts within the specified credit period of approved credit days
• Take proper care of all Branch Assets; take care for all branch stock and stock related documentation in timely manner; Stock counts; Stock Management including re-ordering on time and Asset management.
• Implement performance management system to accomplish agreed objectives. Preparedness/ planning and organizing of appraisal process. Knowledge of procedure and process.

Qualifications & Skills:

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal education, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing, or any related business or Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering  with at least 3 years work experience in managing a branch or retail operation in the automobile, tyre or related industry.
• Or a Diploma in Sales and Marketing or related business or technical field at least Five (5) years work experience in managing a branch or retail operation in the automobile, tyre or related industry.
• Must have proven Tyre or automobile related selling skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills including writing and computer skills.
• Good negotiation and selling skills
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Good Leadership and Organization skills with ability to work as a team

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a fully paid up member of Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM)
• Must have a valid clean driving license.
• Must have at least three traceable referees and provide the same in the CV

How to Apply:

Send your detailed CV which includes three referees, qualification certificates and cover letter to Head Human Resource & Administration, Lusaka, email to [email protected].

Closing date: 29^th April 2022.

Clearly state in the subject the position you are applying for. E.g. Branch Manager Application.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE ABOVE LISTED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.