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 - A ssistant 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