Assistant Manager Fidelity Labour Consultants

Vacancy Announcement

Position Title 1: Assistant Manager

Location: Lusaka

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Manage and administer selling of company products with brands such as continental, Hankook, Yokohama, Michelin, Goodyear, Pirelli, BFGoodrich, Mickey Thompson, Cooper, Dunlop and velocity. Automotive battery brands include ATLASBX and Duracell Automotive.
2. Responsible for coordinating opening and closing procedure at entrusted branch.
3. In Liaison with senior management develop and lead sales, marketing and business development for all products
4. Lead efforts towards building new business relationships and growing market share
5. Coordinate daily sales reporting in an accurate and timely manner
6. Ensure that all stock on hand reports are accurate and kept current at all time, bin cards vs pastel count vs physical count must match.
7. Reconcile and resolve stock discrepancies
8. Communicate and resolve customer claims and complaints in an efficient and professional manner

Knowledge, skills and abilities

1. Proven working experience in a retail based industry (Automotive) and demonstrate knowledge of products
2. Ability to exercise authority and command
3. People oriented and results driven
4. Ability to work independently with initiative to manage and meet deadlines
5. Ability to maintain good working rapport with staff including external contacts
6. Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
7. Relevant computer software skills, including MS Word, Excel and Power Point

Qualifications and requirements

1. Degree in Business Administration/ Sales/ Marketing or its equivalent with 2-5 years of experience
2. Ability to work alone & unmanaged and to work as part of a team when required
3. High motivation, sense of responsibility, self-discipline
4. Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
5. Strong communication and organizational skill
6. Valid Driver’s License not less than 2 years