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Branch Manager

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID:  53957
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Gaborone, BW

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose 

The suitable candidate must be capable of working with and supervising all branch staff, ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining high standards of customer service and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies

 

  1.    Planning.
    •    Call strategy in place & documentation exist as proof.
    •    Work in accordance with the plan.
    •    Ensure Stock levels are according to budget.
    •    Attacking strategy in place with BFSA.
    •    Drive training programs.

2.    Motivation


•    Set targets that are achievable & according to our objectives.
•    Refrain from negative talks & change every possible situation into a positive mood.
•    Know debtors & contacts those who does not follow our sales policy.
•    Ensure everyone in the Branch understands the Core Values of Bridgestone


3.    Co-ordination

•    Monitor debtors’ progress / collection.
•    Coordinate general activities of Stores, Counter Sales, Reps, Fitters, Wheel Alignment & Admin.
•    Ensure performance at all levels according to company procedures & policies.
•    check daily vehicle (Services, License, etc.).
•    Do stock take daily.
•    Manage daily invoicing.
•    Attacking program.
•    Track sales progress.
•    Organize and manage spending to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and according to a set plan.


4.    Asset Management

•    Daily vehicle inspection.
•    Service vehicle regularly.
•    Always assure clean vehicle.
•    Drive respectfully.
•    Use equipment correctly

5.    Human Resources


•    Ensure staff are allocated resources and equipment.
•    Undertake Performance Appraisals for direct reports.
•    Check breakdown commissions monthly.
•    Ensure staff comply with company rules and regulations.
•    Supervise site staff, prepares leave plans and signs and submits leave form.
•    Manage staff in compliance with Company policies e.g., human resources, training, health and safety and employment equity.

6.    Health & Safety


•    Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
•    Ensure staff adhere to Health and safety standards.

7. General


•    All reasonable requests & instructions that will be beneficial to Bridgestone and its customers, given verbally or in writing and falls within the skills parameters of employees.  

 8. Daily tasks

•    Inspect the premises.
•    Check Stock Control
•    Check all sales control.
•    Check banking records.
•    Check all Debtors Records
•    Check all Petty Cash records.
•    Check the Job Control book.
•    Check Creditors records.
•    Check all casings and casing records.

 9. Weekly tasks


•    Check all loose tools and records.
•    Check all equipment and records pertaining to equipment.
•    Check all vehicles and records pertaining thereto.
•    Check all stock sheets.
•    Check all claim records.
•    Ensure that Petty Cash is reimbursed with the amounts paid out in the last week.

10. Monthly tasks


•    Review Debtors
•    Review cash Flow
•    Review sales
•    Review budget/expenditure
•    Review gross Profit.
•    Review capital commitments
•    Review staff

Qualifications & Experience Required 

Education, Master, other certification:
•    Post Matric Qualification
•    Code 08 Driver’s License


Experience (years):


•    5 years in a senior position, preferably in a retail environment
•    Experience in the tyre industry will be an advantage.

Technical Skills:


•    Experience in the tyre industry will be an advantage.
•    Computer literate

Languages Skills:


•    Basic English Literacy


Soft/Behavioral Skills:

•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•    Report Writing skills.
•    Integrity
•    Leadership and management skills

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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