Northern Fixtures is a 100% citizen owned company, incorporated in 1986. We have positioned ourselves as the preferred company of choice for stationery & office equipment through, excellent service, superior quality range of products, seamless and competitive prices, reliable solutions and technical support.

BRANCH MANAGER – The position is tenable in Palapye.

We are a well-trained, highly motivated, talented, hands on, dynamic and competitive team, with a high level of integrity and strong commitment to serve. We are looking for a suitably qualified Botswana Citizens to join our team.

 

Position Description

 

Managing the administrative functions and overseeing all sales operations of the branch.

 

Key Responsibilities: –

 

1. Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
2. Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration
3. Maintain positive attitudes towards customers and associates by being friendly and courteous – Provide customer service as needed
4. Successfully resolve customer issues timely and professionally
5. Develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans
6. Manage budgets and allocate funds appropriately towards branch operating expenses
7. Bring out the best of branches personnel by providing training, coaching, development and motivation
8. Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
9. Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
10. Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, customer service, human resources, administration, and sales
11. Responsible for liaising with the HR department to employ the right personnel and taking care of staff welfare matters
12. Running weekly sales report and meeting with the Sales Representatives with the view to improve results
13. Ensuring that all targets are met

 

14. Soliciting information on competition pricing and bringing it to the attention of management
15. Preparing monthly reports and making presentations to the Board of Directors

 

Education

 

• BSc/BA in business administration, sales, or relevant field; MSc/MA is desirable

 

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

 

• 3 Years’ experience as Sales Representative/Executive or in any other managerial position
• Knowledge of retail management best practices
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent organizing and leadership skills
• Commercial awareness
• Analytical mind and familiarity with data analysis principles
• Knowledge in Evolution will be an added advantage
• Excel Reporting