Branch Manager – Nyeri Branch

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our mission is to establish a pan-African corporation creating value for our customers, employees, investors, partners and suppliers through mutually beneficial relationships, efficient operations and financial prudence.

JOB SUMMARY

Academic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business fields of any other related discipline. Professional Qualifications Experience10 years progressive experience in functional area, 5 years of which should be at a management level.Auto-industry sales experience is desirable   SkillsExcellent Automotive industry Knowledge on products and servicesDemonstrated competence in profit and loss management to maximize financial performance of the branch.Experience monitoring the marketplace to identify business opportunities.Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques.Ability to work productively with a wide range of people.Aptitude in decision-making skills and working with numbers.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Aptitude in decision-making skills and working with numbers.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience in collecting and analyzing data.A person of high integrity.Strong leadership capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct all operational aspects of the branch, including customer service, human resource management, sales, workshop, and parts activities.Assess local market conditions, identify current and prospective sales opportunities for new vehicles, service and parts and work with the respective teams to close the opportunities.Work with the Product and Brand Managers to prepare Branch New Vehicle Sales annual budgets.Work with the Head of Parts to identify potential Parts sub-dealers in the region, where Simba Corp does not have presence.With guidance from the Heads of Departments, enforce implementation of all functional policies and standard operating procedures at the branch.Maintain communication between the branch and Head Office by preparing and submitting daily, weekly, and month-end reports (as required) regarding operations and productivity. E.g.– Parts Reports: Sales, lost sales– Service Reports: WIP status, job cards opened.– Sales Reports: sales activity, including pipeline and conversion ratio.Oversee branch financial management, including WIP management, debt collection/management and payment of suppliers in line with agreed terms.Certify all accounting documents, including LPOs, petty cash, daily banking, purchase, etc.Ensure that all departments are properly staffed and directed.Address employee and customer concerns promptly.Ensure all branch staff are adequately monitored and appraised as well as input into appraisals of branch management staff.In liaison with head office, interview potential staff members and ensure training of new hires.Hold weekly branch management meetings to update on various activities.Ensure branch departmental meetings are held weekly.Manage the Branch facilities by closely working with the facilities department to ensure periodic workstation maintenance routines are carried out. Oversee the security issues of the branch in accordance with the company’s security procedures.To maintain the health and safety standards within the premises in line with the company and statutory regulations.To maintain and continuously update the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO9001:2015 requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Business management, Sales strategy, Risk analysis, Sales management, Budgeting, financial planning, Business development, Compliance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree