Branch Manager at Bluespec Holdings October, 2024

Job Functions:

Branch Profit

• Ensure management of the dashboard.
• Ensure vehicles are marked received onsite and stocked in within 24hrs.
• Oversee vehicle statuses are updated on the system timeously.
• Oversee all auction checks are done including quality 360 pics, vehicle starters, descriptions, vehicle codes and year models.
• Ensure auction prep list is up to date.
• Ensure efficient management of age stock age analysis.
• Ensure staff are following the correct auction and insurance release processes.
• Daily management of the branch Auction packing Vehicle coding.

Control Operating costs to achieve/exceed budget

• Ensure damage on vehicles kept is minimised through strict management of employees who cause extra damage.
• Ensure negligence and theft in yards is kept to a minimum through controlling adherence to policies and procedures

Internal controls to deliver efficient processes and systems

• Identify opportunities and recommend improvements to processes, advertising and systems.
• Ensure that supplier and insurance Companies queries are addressed and resolved timeously.
• Ensure queries are resolved timeously.
• Escalate unresolved queries and complaints to Management.
• Ensure administration processes are carried out according to Company standards and suggest improvements where appropriate.
• Ensure stock takes are conducted bi-weekly and provide feedback on the recon and sign off on queries.

Management and development of Human Resources

• With assistance from HR, recruit competent, high-performance staff.
• Staff Management- IR/Leave etc
• Contribute to developing an enabling culture, and high staff retention through mentoring.
• Drive performance management throughout the year.
• Provide training and development to ensure succession.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals.

Job Requirements:

• 3 years at management level in the motor|salvage industry
• Matric
• Tertiary qualification ideal