Business Manager Port Elizabeth

Job Title Salary: R420 000 to R456 000 per annum CTC commensurate with qualification and experience Key Responsibilities: Must be able to develop timing plans based on key tasks and key deliverables to achieve results Verbal and written communication is critical due to external engagements with clients Ability to understand and document business processes Automotive component or OEM experience/background especially working knowledge of the APDP Incentive mechanisms would be a distinct advantage Ability to travel domestically at short notice Key Performance Areas: Monitor new client engagement, from scoping of requirements to full onboarding and handover to the Operations team Rotational review of current clients’ portfolio together with Operations team Develop reporting interface between the COO and the current Operations team – manage business meetings, track status of key deliverables and ensure timeous follow up to completion Provide financial support role to the COO Co-ordinate reporting of monthly results in conjunction with finance, client revenue investigations, annual budget inputs Drive new business development opportunities outside of the current service offerings of the organisation (developmental role) With marketing engage with new clients to fully understand and document the provision of company’s services, the client’s scope of work required, agreed take-on dates and roles and responsibilities including information requirements from all parties In conjunction with the Technical Manager, ensure that agreed timelines with the client and the operations team are managed considering client expectations and business capacity Undertake rotational review of existing clients – scope of work, revenue New client onboarding timeline Participate in management/operations reviews and ensure that risk areas, open issues and related actions are documented/minuted and follow up actions are instituted within acceptable time frames Co-ordinate further engagements with management, staff and clients to address individual matters requiring resolution Specific short term (18 months) focus on working with Technical Manager to understand and monitor critical new IT system deliverables Management of business deliverables focused on short term issue resolution In conjunction with Finance ensure business monthly results are prepared and reported timeously into the Group Finance team Review payroll and operating expenses for approval before being processed by Group Finance Resolve overdue debtors with client and Operations Managers Review client revenue and assist management team to optimise the business results Assist CEO with annual budget inputs Timeous monthly review of operating results Debtors maintained within terms New Business Development (Developmental Area): Work with CEO, Customs Specialist, and outside parties to identify new business opportunities for the business unit Work with Marketing to frame these opportunities to introduce to the client Desired Experience & Qualifications: Completed Business Degree Must be able to develop timing plans based on key tasks and key deliverables to achieve results Verbal and written communication is critical due to external engagements with clients Ability to understand and document business processes Automotive component or OEM experience/background especially working knowledge of the APDP Incentive mechanisms would be a distinct advantage Ability to travel domestically at short notice Package & Remuneration R420 000 to R456 000 per annum CTC commensurate with qualification and experience #J-18808-Ljbffr