Branch Manager

Beesley and Fildes Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced Branch Manager to work out of our branch based in Widnes. As a Branch Manager you will be responsible for supporting and overseeing the designated branch ensuring performance is sustained and maximised. You will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance and the correct implementation of Company policies and procedures. In return we offer a competitive salary, ongoing career progression/development and the opportunity to join a well-established, leading Builders Merchants in the North-West.

You'll be joining a highly reputable and successful branch with an annual turnover exceeding £8.5 Million and staff base of approximately 50 employees. The role within this branch is an exciting one where you will have full responsibility for managing the day to day branch operations whilst leading and developing staff.

Salary: Starting salary £45,000 per annum including bonus (negotiable)

Main Duties include but not limited to:

• Ensuring stock takes are completed fully and any material variances are to be investigated
• Oversee the management of stock levels, ensuring adequate levels are maintained
• Ensure a timely delivery services is being offered to customers and customer service standards are maintained
• Ensure the necessary system housekeeping is carried out such as order monitor, i.e. all orders are still valid
• Develop and enhance working relationships with suppliers
• Identify and develop new account customers, build, and maintain relationships with existing customers to maximise sales within the branch
• Authorised to make trading sales and margin decisions up to defined levels
• Ensuring Health & Safety Regulations are followed, and the branch maintains a high standard of tidiness to ensure compliance. Impose standards to avoid claims such as slips, trips and falls.
• Lead by example and communicate with staff in a way that makes them feel valued and supported whilst adopting an appropriate leadership style
• Work with and develop staff capabilities, ensuring any underperformance is identified and the necessary support and coaching is provided to ensure improvement

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical mind, keen to understand data
• Strong timber knowledge(preferred)
• Experience working within a Building Merchant(3+ years)
• Strong sales and operations experience
• Knowledgeable of local market

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BF020