Bridge Talent Management

Automotive Showroom Branch Manager

Bridge Talent Management  •  Nairobi, KE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


Job Summary


We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Showroom Branch
Manager to oversee the daily operations and performance of one of our
retail branches. The role is responsible for ensuring sales growth and
profitability, excellent customer experience, staff management and training,
stock control, showroom merchandising, compliance with company policies, and
overall administration of the branch.

This position requires a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail
environment, is highly organized, and has a proven track record of achieving
results through effective team management and operational excellence.


Key Responsibilities


Sales & Profitability

  • Achieve branch and individual staff sales
    targets consistently.

  • Monitor sales activities including customer
    enquiries, quotations, and returns.

  • Control branch costs and optimize resources
    utilization.

  • Identify cost-saving measures and report on
    losses, damages, or variances.

  • People Management & Leadership

  • Supervise
    and guide staff to deliver high performance.

  • Manage
    attendance, staff schedules, leave, and overtime.

  • Conduct
    probation, appraisal, and performance evaluations.

  • Identify
    training needs and liaise with HR for capacity building.

  • Coach
    staff on upselling, cross-selling, and customer engagement.

  • Maintain
    staff motivation, grooming, and readiness with tools of trade.

  • Resolve
    conflicts and foster a professional and respectful workplace.


Showroom Management & Merchandising


  • Ensure
    the showroom is fully stocked, attractively displayed, and aligned with
    merchandising standards.

  • Conduct
    floor walks to check arrangements, stock-outs, and damages.

  • Propose
    new display ideas and product requisitions based on trends.

  • Rotate
    slow-moving items back to the warehouse to create space for fast-moving stock.


Compliance & Administration


  • Ensure
    compliance with SOPs in sales, stock handling, and deliveries.

  • O

    versee
    cashier operations, invoicing, and end-of-day reconciliations.

  • Ensure
    daily banking is done with no variances or mishandling.

  • Monitor
    facility repairs, maintenance, permits, and licenses

  • Enforce
    HR and company policies within the branch.

  • Submit
    accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly report

Stock Management & Pricing

  • Conduct
    monthly stock takes and reconcile variances.

  • Ensure
    correct product labeling, pricing, and availability

  • Monitor
    stock levels and requisition replenishment on time.


Customer Experience


  • Maintain
    high standards of customer service excellence.

  • Handle
    customer complaints and feedback promptly.

  • Ensure
    timely delivery of goods and services.

  • Develop
    initiatives to enhance customer experience and share best practices across
    branches.


Reporting


  • Prepare
    and submit timely reports including sales performance, stock-outs, footfall,
    debtors, damaged/slow-moving items, and customer database updates.

  • Share
    daily meeting minutes and sales notes with management.

  • Ensure
    all reports are accurate, submitted before deadlines, and shared with the
    relevant stakeholders (CEO/COO, Marketing, Procurement, etc.).

  • Perform
    any other duties as may be required from time to time.


Requirements


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, or related field

  • At least

    3–5 years’ experience managing a team

    in a retail environment.

  • Minimum

    2 years in a supervisory or assistant branch manager role

    .

  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales and profitability targets.

  • Strong skills in stock control, merchandising, and branch operations.

  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


Skills & Competencies


  • Strong leadership and people management skills.

  • Excellent oral and written communication.

  • Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability.

  • Decisive, organized, and detail-oriented.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first mindset.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strategic/Big Picture Thinking

  • Effective Delegation

  • Creativity & Initiative

  • Customer Focus

  • Integrity and Professionalis
Bridge Talent Management

About Bridge Talent Management

Bridge Talent Management (BTM) is an advanced tech powered Employee Outsourcing Company that leverages the right tools to source and bring the right workforce to support your business operations. We take away all employee related risks while allowing you the ability to focus on your core business and scale.

We take control of the hectic HR & Finance functions in your organization. We have established structures that support your;

- Hiring needs

- Contracting

- Onboarding

- Employee relations & management

- Policy adherence and labor laws

- Payroll Management

- Disciplinary & conflict management

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2021
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