Branch Manager Trainee

Our client based in Durban is looking for a Branch Manager Trainee to join their team. You will be trained up to take over from the Operations Manager who will be retiring in 2 years. 

Requirements 
Proven experience as a Retail/ Stores or Assistant Stores Manager
Understanding of sales principles and ability to deliver excellent customer service.
Strong (verbal and written) communication skills with an ability to build relationships
Effective presentation and negotiation skills
High degree of professionalism
Good time-management skills with a problem-solving attitude
Contact clients to understand their requirements and work on a sales plan
Provide after-sales support to retain customers
Ensure prompt and accurate answers to clients’ queries
Build strong client relationships, through regular communication
Report on the status of accounts
Suggest company products/services that maximize client satisfaction
Coordinate with Account Executives and Account Managers to create customized sales plans for key clients
Promote new products/services to existing customers
Fully vaccinated for Covid 19.
Must be able to work under pressure and pay attention to detail.
Core responsibility would be to cultivate new business.
Must be well spoken and professional.
Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques.
Fast learner and passion for sales.
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media.
Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns.
Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services..
Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations.
Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections.
Collaborate with team members to achieve better results.
Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with sales teams and management.
ideal: experience in heavy duty vehicles/truck and trailer parts/Off Road vehicle accessories/Industrial equipment/Vehicle sales.
Fast learner and have good problem solving skills.
Customer service specialist and target driven essential.
Must be computer literate, email / word / excel and needs to be able to spell.
Experience in Pastel would be an advantage.
Must have a matric certificate.
Driver’s license (08)
Must be credit clear, no ITC problems or Judgements, no criminal record.
Must be independent and an extrovert.
Please apply directly online if you meet the above requirements. Please note, due to a very high influx of CVs, our consultants cannot reply to all applicants; because of this we will ONLY contact candidates who are deemed suitable. If you do not hear back from a consultant within 5 to 10 working days of your application, please