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Branch Manager 1

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID:  53853
Type of work:  Hybrid
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Otjiwarongo, NA Walvis Bay, NA Otjiwarongo, NA

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

Overall, as the branch manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the success and profitability of the branch by effectively managing staff, operations, administrative tasks, sales, and customer service initiatives.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Planning.
  • Call strategy in place & documentation exist as proof.
  • Work in accordance with the plan.
  • Ensure Stock levels are according to budget.
  1. Motivation
  • Set targets that are achievable & according to our objectives.
  • Know debtors & contacts those who does not follow our sales policy.
  • Ensure everyone in the Branch understands the Core Values of Bridgestone
  1. Co-ordination
  • Monitor debtors’ progress / collection.
  • Coordinate general activities of Stores, Counter Sales, Reps, Fitters, Wheel Alignment & Admin.
  • check daily vehicle (Services, License, etc.).
  • Do stock take daily.
  • Manage daily invoicing.
  • Track sales progress.
  • Organize and manage spending to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and according to a set plan.
  1. Human Resources
  • Undertake Performance Appraisals for direct reports.
  • Identify training and development needs for direct reports.
  • Check breakdown commissions monthly.
  • 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.

        5. Health & Safety

  • Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

        6. 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. 

      7. Weekly tasks

  • Check all claim records.
  • Ensure that Petty Cash is reimbursed with the amounts paid out in the last week.

     8. 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.
  • Computer literacy

Experience (years):

  • Post matric qualification.
  • Computer literacy
  • 5 years in a senior position, preferably in a retail environment
  • Experience in the tyre industry will be an advantage.
  • Code 08 Driver’s License

Languages Skills:

  • English
  • Any local spoken languages
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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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