Area Branch Manager

Rexel Scotland & NI; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Scheme

Bonus Scheme

33 days annual leave incl bank holiday

Support & Development: Learning

Health & Wellbeing: Virtual GP

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Rexel UK is seeking an Area Branch Manager to lead a Derby cluster of eight branches, report to the Regional Head of Sales and drive growth across the Midlands. You will shape strategic plans, manage budgets, and develop strong relationships with customers and teams.

The role focuses on sales performance, stock management, coaching and performance reviews, with cross-branch collaboration and KPI alignment to business goals. A dynamic leader is required to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Drives Results: consistently achieving results.
• Builds Networks: effectively building formal and informal networks.
• Holding Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drive Engagement: creates a climate where people are motivated to help achieve objectives.
• Develops Others: develops people to meet career and organisational goals.
• Manages Ambiguity: adapts to shifting demands and uncertain situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Area to drive growth.
• Monitor and drive sales performance across branches to meet targets.
• Manage P&L OPEX across branches to optimise financial performance.
• Lead team development and leadership initiatives across branches.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee stock management across branches with forecasting.
• Drive colleague engagement through coaching and support.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and development opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-branch collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities for growth opportunities.
• Implement and monitor KPIs for each branch aligned to objectives.

Skills

Drives Results

Builds Networks

Holding Accountability

Drive Engagement

Develops Others

Manages Ambiguity

Job description

Company Description

We have an opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving business growth and empowering teams to achieve their best, to join us as an Area Branch Manager for our Derby cluster, leading a diverse mix of 8 branches, reporting to the Regional Head of Sales and contributing to the continued growth of the Midlands region. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in building relationships and have an aptitude for strategic planning, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.

The Benefits Of a Career With Rexel

• Company Car Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Time Off:33 days annual leave(including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development:Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks:Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Area to drive overall business growth and performance.
• Monitor and drive sales performance across branches, ensuring sales and contribution targets are met.
• Manage P&L OPEX across branches to optimize financial performance and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Lead team development and leadership initiatives across branches, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee stock management across branches, ensuring availability and minimizing excess inventory through effective forecasting and planning.
• Drive colleague engagement through effective coaching and support, promoting a positive work environment and high morale.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments of branch teams, providing feedback and development opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-branch collaboration and knowledge sharing to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and strategic positioning within the cluster.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each branch, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success include:

• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation
• Holding Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation meets its objectives
• Develops Others: Developing people to meet both their career goals and organisations goals
• Manages Ambiguity: Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations / operating effectively when things are not certain or way forward not clear

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.