JOB SUMMARY

The depot manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and management of the depot or warehouse facility. They are in charge of ensuring efficient and effective storage, distribution, inventory management processes and sales & marketing. The depot manager will supervise a team of employees, coordinate logistics, and maintain a safe and organized working environment. They will also collaborate with other departments to meet customer demands, optimize productivity, and achieve operational goals. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

Provide advice and support on strategies and policy development and implementation
Provide effective leadership to the team, including mentorship, coaching, teambuilding, on-the-job training to enhance employee performance and other leadership interventions
Build and sustain a team of subordinates capable of producing outputs
Continuously improve the processes used by the team in delivering outputs
Model work behaviours for your subordinates, consistent with the company values
Exercise effective managerial leadership to your subordinates

Depot Workflow

Plan and oversee the growth of the depot’s sales, marketing and branding activities and striving to take the depot to the undisputed leader in the regional paint market
Responsible for enhancing the image and brand value of the company.
Ensure that all Sales Team members meet or exceed targets/expectations and set examples in areas of personal character, commitment, and work habits and demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
Develop a sales strategy that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability
Responsible for the performance and development of the Sales Team
Prepare action plans for individuals as well as for team for effective search of sales opportunities and prospects
Initiate and coordinate action plan to penetrate new markets
Ensure the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed
Conduct one-on-one review with all Sales Team members to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of team’s performance
Provide timely feedback to senior management regarding performance
Maintain accurate records of all sales and activity reports submitted by Sales Team
Control expenses to meet budget guidelines
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team
Conduct regular coaching and counselling for team members to build motivation and selling skills
Maintain contact with all dealers/clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
On an ongoing basis, seek out and implement opportunities for continuous improvement within the sales and marketing domain
Comply with all Company policies and operational standards, including those in relation to health, safety, environment and community

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor in Commerce, Business Administration or related field from a reputable institution.
At least 5 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing
Manufacturing industry experience would be an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

COMPETENCIES

A person of high integrity that will model the organizational core values
A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of organisation
Excellent communication and presentation skills – verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal / relational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
Professional attitude
Problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
High degree of flexibility
Critical and logical thinking ability
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work overtime if necessary

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CV’s ONLY to talent@insignia.co.tz stating the subject heading DEPOT MANAGER by Friday, 8^th December 2023 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contact and addresses of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.