Flexible with location – options throughout their branch network and with potential expansion in mind

Salary – depending on experience + bonus + benefits + car

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading regional independent builder’s merchant. They already have an excellent reputation within their region and see significant scope for growth.  Elliotts is a long-established company with a loyal customer base , including national house builders, local developers, general contractors, public sector organisations, and home improvers - in fact, all users of building materials, however large or small.

Their values are important to them – creating the right culture, supporting their employees and providing an excellent service to their customers.

As a forward-thinking business, they are planning for the future, taking into account expansion opportunities and retirements.  This will create potential opportunities in several locations throughout their existing branch network and beyond. There will be freedom to trade in an autonomous environment with no bureaucracy and the support of an experienced senior leadership team.

Potential candidates should have:

  • A successful track record of profitably running and growing a B2B trade distribution business as Branch/General Manager. Potentially a strong assistant Branch Manager looking for that next step. This could be from within the builders' merchant industry or something comparable with transferable skills
  • We are also open to candidates from Store Management in DIY retail who relish the opportunity to utilise their experience in a different environment.  Indeed, a very successful placement into the business several years ago came from such an environment. 
  • Can successfully operate in such an environment without the support structures of a larger corporate organisation
  • A proactive, inquisitive, entrepreneurial, common-sense approach
  • Strong, positive communication skills.
  • Willingness to roll sleeves up and always looking for opportunities to improve the business
  • To be customer-facing and enjoy doing this. Knowledge of the local customer base is an advantage, but not a prerequisite
  • Based within a commutable distance (flexibility here given that we’re looking at different locations)
  • Fit in with and positively develop the culture within the organisation, ensuring respect for all within the business
  • A self-starter who can operate at pace, making decisions in a confident manner
  • Energetic and creative, resilient and tenacious. Willing to embrace the challenge
  • Can deliver the right level of information up and down the structure as required
  • Leadership of the highest calibre: inspire, lead, motivate, engage with people throughout the business
  • Commercially and financially aware, whilst ensuring that standards within operations, transport and health & safety are more than just the legal requirements

Objectives:

  • Increase turnover in a profitable manner
  • Improve customer service, especially with collect business. Give customers a reason to use the business
  • Improve engagement throughout the team and create a positive, winning culture
  • Develop potential successors, with a view to future career progression
  • Identify opportunities for investment
  • Identify opportunities for growth in associated product/service areas
  • Fully utilise the facilities/capabilities of the branch
  • Naturally ensure the branch is trading legally, with health and safety paramount at all times


The future is bright for this business. Come and be a part of it.

 To apply send your CV to nick@wilsonbrook.com