Job details
Job description
The successful appointee will be instrumental in developing a branch business plan and overseeing the daily implementation of the business plan in order to achieve branch revenue, sales, and service goals.
Knowledge & Experience
- Previous Management experience is desirable
- Previous experience managing a busy builders provider would be a distinct advantage
- Ensuring that all policies, procedures, and controls are followed at all times
Branch administration
Essential Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen
- Strong ability to negotiate obstacles
- An understanding of basic accounting and computers
- Excellent people management skills
- Effective team working and networking skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- The flexibility and willingness to learn
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Tact and diplomacy
- A strong understanding of the construction industry is desirable
- Competence with standard software packages, including MS Word, Excel
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the sales team provides friendly, open, and enthusiastic customer service both in person and on the phone
- Have an understanding of basic accounting and computers
- Work closely with the Regional Director to assist in driving the development of the Branch and ensure standards for service excellence are met
- Maximise sales and service opportunities
- Improve the performance of the Branch across key performance measures
- Undertake customer service duties as required to ensure effective and efficient branch management
- Generate a culture of continuous improvement through performance coaching and leading by example in terms of commitment, enthusiasm, and drive
- Maintain a clean, well-organised, and properly merchandised store at all times