The branch manager exercises complete responsibly for developing and managing a business operation that increases sales, profitability, market share, and customer and employee satisfaction by directing, coordinating and monitoring all sales, branch operation and personnel development activities.
Job Duties:
- Assess local market conditions, identify current and prospective sales opportunities and develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans for the branch
- Develop and implement sales and profitability plans according to account management principles that ensure the development and maintenance of account plans
- To be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
- Responsible for the sales of company’s products and services thereby achieving the monthly, quarterly and yearly sales target.
- Demonstrate technical marketing skills and company product knowledge.
- Take on the responsibility for the orientation of all new employees
- Take on the responsibility for evaluation of all employees
- Oversee branch financial management
- Recommend desirable changes in the policies and goals of the branch and the organization
- Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
- Manage the branch honestly, follow high ethical standards, and comply with all government regulations
- Maintain and enforce personnel policy
- Evaluate regularly the effectiveness of the branch operation, to see that policies are being observed and that goals are being attained
- Budget management. To deliver all marketing activity within the agreed budget
- Take prompt corrective action as needed
- Participate actively in community, business and industry organizations to build a network of contacts that improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company in the local area
- Achieve the profitability goals/objectives of the division/branch and organization
- Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
- Increase personal knowledge and expertise in business, appropriate technology, etc.
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Motivated self-starter, comfortable in fast-paced environment
- Must be experienced in sales of IT products
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
- Professional demeanor
- Experience monitoring marketplace to identify business opportunities
- Technical expertise and knowledge of company products
- Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiating skills
- Strong leadership, motivation and managerial skills
- Judgment and decision-making ability
- Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
- Team player who works productively with wide range of people
- Proven history of profit and loss management to maximize financial performance
- Demonstrated competency hiring, developing and evaluating employees to achieve corporate and personal objectives
- Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques
- Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Experience developing and implementing business plans and goals
- Demonstrated competency in budgeting, forecasting and planning
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualification
- Relevant university degree
- M.sc or professional qualification will be an added advantage
- At least 2-3 years on managerial position, 4-7 years as a senior marketer in an IT firm
- Age not more than 35- 40years old
All qualified and interested candidates should forward their resume to [email protected] a.s.a.p. using the code as the subject of the mail.