BRANCH MANAGER, WEST SUSSEX

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Branch Manager to run this successful Automotive Trade Parts Specialist site based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.

This is a great opening to join our clients thriving business and for the role of Branch Manager your key objective will be to drive sales whilst looking after 5 telesales staff and a team of warehouse operatives and drivers.

OUTLINE OF THE ROLE
* To successfully manage and effectively run the Trade Part Specialist, sales and distribution operation in accordance with the business plan and company Standards.
* To plan, identify and maximise Parts sales opportunities achieving an agreed market share within the trade sector.
* To maintain agreed sales objectives and agreed costs, whilst delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction.
* To manage the performance of the Trade Parts Sales Team, in the achievement of business objectives.

KEY TASKS
* Analyse available Market Intelligence in order to develop ongoing strategies to increase business in accordance with Growth plan.
* Have total awareness of the business potential for the assigned geographical area.
* Design and implement tailored packages meeting market requirements.
* Measure and report the levels of success following all marketing events and make the necessary improvements before the next planned activity.
* Achieve negotiated sales objectives within a specific time frame to ensure a budgeted return on investment by continually examining accounts, operating controls, and composite figures.
 * Ensure the Trade Parts department has adequate resources in order to achieve all objectives, and provide a prompt service to all customers.
* Monitor customer credit facilities to ensure that parts credit accounts are settled in accordance with company policy.
* Ensure that all customer complaints are resolved to achieve a satisfactory conclusion.
* Ensure all commercial legislation, Health and Safety, and internal safety procedures are adhered to.
* Providing an effective inductions and regular performance reviews to all team members.
* Coaching and developing all team members in job-related skills.
* Monitor the parts inventory to anticipate future parts needs and keep obsolete stock to a minimum.
* Ensure security of all inventories and premises.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
We are looking for an experienced sales management professional who has bags of drive and ambition combined with great leadership qualities to motivate others and who is a strong team builder. You must have a successful track record in sales and a history in factoring car parts is desired, not essential.

If you have great people skills and the ability to work on your own initiative within a target driven environment then we want to hear from you.

PACKAGE
For the role of Branch Manager there is a competitive salary on offer of 35K to 40K plus bonus (depending on the person and experience), a company car and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY
Please note that in accordance with Hot Recruitment Consultants recruitment and consultancy processes, if you are shortlisted your CV may be sent to the Parts Director at our Clients’ business and by applying for this position you give your consent for us to do so.

Applications for the role of Branch Manager will only be considered if we are provided with a full CV detailing your recent work experience with dates of employment.  Please ensure your contact numbers and residential address details are on your CV.   

You must have eligibility to work in the UK and a full valid UK Driving Licence.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted and incomplete CVs will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!