About the position
?? BRANCH MANAGER | ANIMAL HEALTH & ANIMAL FEED
?? Meyerton, Gauteng | ?? Permanent
?? Basic Salary + Commission | 13th Cheque | Provident Fund | Disability Fund
LEAD THE BRANCH. DRIVE SALES. GROW THE BUSINESS.
Are you a commercially driven Branch Manager with experience in Animal Health, Animal Feed, Agricultural Retail or Farm Supplies?
Do you know how to lead a team, drive sales, manage stock and build strong relationships with customers?
An established and growing agricultural retail business is looking for an experienced Branch Manager to take ownership of its Meyerton branch and drive both operational and commercial success.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands that successful agricultural retail is about more than managing a store — it's about understanding the customer, having the right products available, developing your team and turning opportunities into sales.
?? THE OPPORTUNITY
As Branch Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall performance of the branch, with a strong focus on sales growth, customer relationships, stock management, operational efficiency and people leadership.
You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact by growing the customer base, increasing revenue and developing a high-performing branch team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
?? Sales & Business Growth
- Drive branch sales and achieve revenue targets.
- Identify opportunities to grow the customer base and increase sales.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
- Monitor market trends and customer requirements.
- Promote products, services and in-store promotions.
- Drive a target-focused and commercially minded branch culture.
?? Animal Health & Animal Feed
- Maintain strong product knowledge across Animal Health, Animal Feed and related agricultural products.
- Understand customer requirements and provide knowledgeable product guidance.
- Ensure the branch carries products aligned with local market demand.
- Identify opportunities to expand sales across relevant product categories.
?? Stock & Operations
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the branch.
- Order, receive and replenish stock according to sales history and demand.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Conduct daily stock counts and ensure stock accuracy.
- Manage batch numbers, expiry dates and obsolete stock.
- Minimise stock losses, damages and write-offs.
- Ensure high standards of merchandising and housekeeping.
- Liaise with Head Office on operational and commercial matters.
?? Customer Service
- Ensure consistently high levels of customer service.
- Build long-term relationships with customers.
- Resolve customer queries and complaints effectively.
- Identify opportunities to improve the customer experience.
- Promote the branch, products and services within the local market.
- Plan and oversee promotional activities and displays.
?? People Leadership
- Lead, motivate and develop the branch team.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor staff performance.
- Identify training and development needs.
- Manage staff leave and day-to-day personnel matters.
- Create a positive, accountable and sales-driven team culture.
- Ensure compliance with labour, health and safety requirements.
?? WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a strong agricultural retail professional who combines commercial ability with people leadership and product knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS
- Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent N3 / NQF Level 4.
- Qualification in Retail Management, Animal Health or a related field will be advantageous.
- Relevant experience in Animal Health, Animal Feed, Agricultural Retail or Farm Supplies.
- Previous Branch, Store or Retail Management experience.
- Strong sales and business development experience.
- Experience in stock and inventory management.
- Experience managing, motivating and developing staff.
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate.
- Strong agricultural product knowledge.
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
? THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You are a hands-on, target-driven leader who enjoys working with people and understands the agricultural customer.
You know how to balance sales, stock, operations, customer service and team performance, while identifying opportunities to grow the branch.
If you have a strong background in Animal Health, Animal Feed or Agricultural Retail and are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Desired Skills:
- animal feed
- animal health
- agriculture
- retail
