Business Manager at African Management Services Company (AMSCO)

Responsibilities for the Business Manager Job

• Business Development
• Analyze business and industry data to identify business opportunities.
• Co-ordinate financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
• Cultivate effective business relationships with executive decision makers
• Develop a business strategy to achieve both sales and financial goals.
• Drive achievement of sales and financial objectives by all within the business unit.
• Plan and provide monthly, quarterly, annual and long term forecasts.
• Prepare and present budgets and financial projections for the business unit
• Provide feedback, support and coaching to the sales team.
• Business Operations
• Direct and coordinate overall operations of the branch.
• Ensure that the company’s assets are adequately safeguarded from abuse or loss, and fully utilized in the interest of the business improvement and development
• Establish systems and procedures that ensure that staffs are informed about the business directions and their expectations.
• Organize and manage business meetings within the branch
• Supervise all sections to ensure they are working efficiently and in tandem with overall business objective and
• ensure the business unit complies with company policies
• Branch Administration
• Approving stock orders and supply management
• Determine staffing requirements and advise the Sales, Networking and Development Manager
• Forecast future stock needs and orders and ensure they are in line with financial goals
• Grievance and disciplinary handling for staff at the branch unit
• Handle leave management for staff at the branch unit
• Oversee stock control, stock levels and stock reconciliation
• Set employee goals and objectives and monitor performance using performance management system in place
• Business Reporting
• Assess the performance of the business unit against the business’s goals and plans
• Conduct market research and competitor and customer analysis
• Follow up on concerns raised from the monthly reports
• Prepare clear and timely monthly performance reports and proposals to the SND Manager
• Prepare reports for senior management and attend business review meetings

Key Competencies

• Ability to attain targets & get things done
• Ability to develop subordinates
• Able to work under pressure
• Analytical & Reporting Ability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Problem Solving & Delegation
• Strong Self Confidence
• Technical & Management Knowledge

Requirements for the Business Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree; Mechanical Engineering with Business preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a Sales Representative role; within industry preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of prior management experience preferred