Branch Manager

Simon Acres Recruitment are seeking a Branch Manager for a highly-successful leading supplier of building materials based in Bedfordshire.

Offering a generous package with great work/life balance, including No Weekends, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior sales or management professional in the construction industry looking to make the step.

Salary: £45,000 per annum + Up to 25% annual bonus

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No Weekends

Responsibilities and Duties;

• Commercially manage all aspects of the designated branch on a day-to-day basis
• Coach and develop the team to deliver the highest standards of service
• Ensuring the safe and efficient management of daily operations
• Working with the Assistant Branch Manager, responsible for planning, supervising and creating and developing operational procedures
• Daily management of all branch operations, sales, customer service and operations
• Achievement of branch targets and objectives
• Pushing and driving sales
• Handling complaints from customers, suppliers and staff to overcome any reservations
• Regularly monitor the staff & branch performance
• Keeping all staff aware and online with company procedures including Health & Safety and environmental issues

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience in managing a builders merchant branch or similar sector
• Quickly able to build strong relationships with senior management, colleagues and customers
• Experienced in leading and managing a team
• Experienced in identifying potential opportunities and maximising sales
• Proven experience in working to and achieving sales targets
• PC literate
• A self starter
• Experienced in customer service
• Construction-industry showroom experience
• Full driving Licence

Monday - Friday (No weekend work required)

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this Branch Manager vacancy.