Business Unit Manager needed Asap: Salary R900 000 to R1 200 000 per year
Boksburg, Gauteng
Permanent
R900 000 – R1 200 000 a year
An international supplier of automation and power tools to the manufacturing sector is looking for a Business Unit Manager to be based in Johannesburg East.
Mission
Lead, coach and manage the Service Business Line by development and implementation of a service strategy, exceeding business goals and expectations. Develop and manage an aggressive growth strategy for service, securing customer satisfaction and quality as the basis for all we do, resulting in outstanding customer-centricity.
The position is part of the Management team of the Customer Centre Sub Saharan Africa and reports to its General Manager.
Key responsibilities
Develop strategic plans by analyzing opportunities in the market and setting objectives.
Accomplish objectives by establishing business plans, budgets, measuring results, allocating resources, reviewing progress and making mid-course corrections.
Ensure alignment with the Service Division strategies and full support and cooperation with GI and MVI Business Lines.
Increasing Service team effectiveness by recruiting, training, coaching, communicating values and objectives, ensuring work processes are fully in-line with Service Division guidelines.
P&L responsibility, ensure the Service Business Line meets budgeted financial goals and objectives.
Develop sales, promote, negotiate and manage service contracts.
Support the further development of our calibration laboratory.
Launch new service products to the market.
Control and follow-up targets and scorecards, as well as operational efficiency.
Prepare for and represent the Service Business Line at local business boards.
Ensure continuous improvement in customer satisfaction, maintain and develop relationships with key customers within the region.
Educational and Experience requirements
A bachelors degree or 3 years diploma in Engineering related combined with a tertiary commercial qualification is a must.
Fluency in English.
Excellent analytical and financial skills.
At least 4 years experience of managing a technical team and driving service sales in industrial maintenance, preferably in the field of automotive assembly plants or industrial automation.
Experience from data driven services and production technique consultancy.
Knowledge and experience of assembly tools and tightening techniques is a plus.
Software skills e.g. MS Office software’s, SAP, CRM.
Thorough understanding of organizational finance.
Valid driver’s license.
Personality requirements
Dynamic, result-oriented and self-motivating personality with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Good organizational, planning and follow up skills.
Team player and open-minded personality, with the ability to listen to people.
Strong customer and quality focus with the ability to keep commitments, seek feedback and continuously drive customer satisfaction.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with key customers at the senior management level.
Strong leadership skills, experience with leading a team is necessary.
Strong conflict resolution skills, ability to cooperate and communicate efficiently with colleagues and business partners at all levels.
Country and city description
This position is located in Boksburg South Africa (Johannesburg). Weekly travel to customers in South Africa will be required to fulfill the mission. Visits to other Sub Saharan African countries according to business needs. Attendance to divisional key meetings overseas. Apply Now
Source: jobs365
