Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree or Honours in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role with proven experience in wholesale or distribution management Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams In-depth knowledge of wholesale industry practices, trends, and regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP software Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans to achieve business objectives Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability & meet or exceed sales targets, increasing profit margins Oversee all aspects of branch operations, including sales, procurement, warehouse management, and customer service Manage and motivate a team of Sales Representatives, Warehouse & Administrative personnel Establish and maintain strong relationships with Customers, Suppliers, and other Stakeholders Monitor market trends and Competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement Ensure market share growth & successful implementation of competitive strategies Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations Analyze financial reports and performance metrics to assess branch performance and identify areas for improvement (financial KPIs, cost-saving initiatives) Develop and implement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction Resolve Customer complaints and inquiries in a timely and professional manner Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute long-term business strategies & ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives & achievement of long-term goals TO APPLY: Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful.
