Assistant Branch Manager - Agricultural Retail

About the role

Hinterland, an agricultural retail business and subsidiary of Senwes, serves farmers, businesses and communities across South Africa with a wide range of agricultural products and solutions. It is looking for a motivated, results-driven Assistant Branch Manager in Potchefstroom to assist the Branch Manager in managing the branch's daily operations, driving sales growth, managing stock, ensuring profitability and delivering excellent customer service. The position is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the daily management and operations of the branch to achieve sales targets, profitability and operational objectives.
• Monitor sales performance, stock movement and inventory levels, manage stock rotation and identify sales opportunities.
• Oversee merchandising, product displays, pricing and store presentation in line with company standards.
• Monitor gross profit margins, implement pricing strategies and identify ways to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Resolve customer complaints and maintain good relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Supervise, guide and support employees, monitor performance and assist with staff development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, operational standards and employment legislation.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, credit administration and general branch administration, keeping accurate records.

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• A degree or diploma in Business Management, Marketing or a related field is advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience in a retail environment.

Required skills

• Retail operations, stock control, inventory management, merchandising, pricing strategies and gross profit margins.
• Leadership, sales, people management and customer relationship skills.
• Communication, planning, organisation, time management and problem-solving.
• Administrative skills and attention to detail.