Assistant Branch Manager

Are you based in the Milton Keynes area?

Do you have a passion for working with people?

Are you looking to further your management career?

Jewson Milton Keynes, Bletchley, a leading building materials distributor, is on the hunt for an Assistant Branch Manager who's as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours: 7.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 8am-12pm

Location: Tavistock St, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2PP

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first line support to the Branch Manager to lead and support the team to deliver success

• Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values

• Develop great relationships with new and existing customers

• Understand customer needs and provide proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible

• Get to know the local market to support plans for sales growth

• Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise delivery times, and keep customers updated throughout their journey

• Maintain stock levels, carrying out regular stock counts

• Lead your team to make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts

• A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued

• Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong communication and commercial awareness

• Previous leadership experience

• A passion for customer service

• An ability to build, develop and maintain relationships

• Builders Merchant industry experience would be advantageous

About us

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!