Our Clients are proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of Plumbing and Heating materials.
They are a one-step-shop for a wide range of products catering for both residential and commercial plumbing projects.
The business is looking to appoint a Branch Manager to take responsibility of one of their top-performing Branches. If you believe this is a role you could make your own and are looking to join a growing, successful and highly rewarding business then this opportunity could be for you.
Reporting to: Managing Director
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful applicant will manage and lead a small team of engaged colleagues at their Somerset operation currently turning over circa £3million to continually improve the customer’s experience and overall branch performance in line with the business’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- To manage and control the stores day to day activities, in line with operating processes and procedures.
- To oversee operations in both the Showroom and Trade Counter
- Facilitate and drive sales within the branch whilst trying to maximise margins.
- Understand and be able to monitor sales, margin and costs.
- Strive to have the branch as cost efficient as possible.
- Identify where improvements can be made and when necessary to ensure they are actioned as swiftly as possible.
- Identify customer needs and requirements to maximize sales.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers.
- Stock control and stock management.
- Ensure security measures adhered to at all times.
- Ensure that branch administration is kept up to date and that requests for information from both internal and external customers are responded to promptly.
- Manage and motivate staff and liaise with the HR Team when necessary.
- Implementation of Health & Safety rules and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience in Plumbers’ Merchants or Builders Merchants
- Strong leadership, team building and people management skills
- A confident attitude that can develop and maintain excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers
- The ability to engage and develop colleagues to help achieve branch’s goals whilst ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld
- Understanding of Sales and Margin data
- Good knowledge of marketplace, including products, brands and competitors
- Commercial awareness / experience
- As our Client’s business is rapidly expanding, they are able to offer an extremely attractive salary package along with excellent benefits and fantastic career progression opportunities to the right Candidate.
Location/Area: Somerset
Salary: Negotiable + Commission
Benefits: Company Car, Phone, Laptop, Pension
Vacancy No. 5376
To apply or find out more:
Consultant: Ibrahim Almashour
Tel. No. 01234 826450 ext 106
E-mail: ibrahim@srsuk.com
Website: www.srsuk.com
