Assistant Branch Manager(Plumbing & Heating) - County Durham

The client:

My client based in County Durham are a leading independent builders merchant who cover the North East England, The Scottish Boarders, Cumbria and Teesside. They operate from a network of 21 branches and also offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. Operating for over 150 years, my client have a unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust which ensures all colleagues share the success of the business and preserves local, long term employment for all.

About the role:

I am currently seeking a Plumbing and Heating - Assistant Branch Manager for my client based in County Durham.

Main Duties:

The main duties for this role include:

• Generally assisting and deputise for Branch Sales Manager.
• Delivering exceptional levels of customer service and operational efficiency,
  maximising sales opportunities.
• Supporting the Branch Sales Manager to promote and expand the profitable operation
  of the Branch.
• Maintaining discipline and morale within the branch.
• Building strong customer relations and cultivate new business.
• Control and purchase of stock within Company guidelines.
• Organising accurate stock checks as required.
• Optimising the use and cost effectiveness of branch transport and equipment to
  provide an effective delivery service.
• Accepting authority as delegated.
• Attending monthly Executive Meeting where required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Leadership skills
• Previous experience and appropriate knowledge of the P&H range of products,
  ideally from a builder’s merchant or similar
• The ability to be adaptable, resilient and able to respond to changing priorities in a
  fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A keen interest in developing their career
• Strong administration and organisation skills

What my client can offer you:

• A competitive salary and benefits package including company car
• Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Market leading profit share
• Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Employee Discount
• The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 07.30am to 5.00pm plus alternate Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm.

How to apply:

For more information about the role, please contact Michael Bayley at Simon Acres Group