Branch Manager

BRANCH MANAGER

Robert Price (Builders’ Merchants) Ltd. - Aberdare

Hours:

47 hours on average per week (7:00am - 16:30pm + alternate Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm)

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary and target related bonuses, pension, life assurance, healthcare.

We want our team to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling work-life balance and we offer a rounded programme of enrichment activities.

Qualities and Experience Required:

· Previous relevant experience including product knowledge and proven success as a branch manager or at senior level within a builders’ merchants or related industry

· Excellent selling and customer service, quoting and negotiating skills

· The ability to make competent commercial decisions within company guidelines

· A good grasp of administration and a willingness and ability to implement company procedures

· The ability to motivate and lead a branch team, setting a good example through hard work and enthusiasm

· Good oral and written communication skills, both with customers and colleagues at all levels

· Capable of planning a branch budget and understanding data produced for management purposes

· Confident and proficient when using IT, Microsoft Word and Excel

· Keen to learn and able to contribute constructive ideas

· Able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work time effectively

· A robust constitution, energy, enthusiasm and a sensible down-to-earth approach to life

Key Responsibilities within the Branch:

· Maintaining and developing profitable sales

· Managing operating costs to maximise profitability

· Developing strong relationships with key customers

· Maintaining and increasing branch turnover profitably

· Overseeing customer service and customer account management within the branch

· Team leadership, motivation and management

· Managing the branch administration to comply with company standards and deadlines

· Maintaining adequate branch stocks to meet customer requirements

· Compliance with legislation

· Ensuring good housekeeping and H&S

· Branch security and the maintenance of company property and assets

· Any other duties deemed necessary as required by the Company

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 5 years (preferred)
• Management: 3 years (preferred)
• Building Material: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person