Area Branch Manager

Rexel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions provider is seeking a dynamic Area Branch Manager for its Derby branch. This role involves driving overall business growth, managing sales performance across multiple branches, and fostering team development. Candidates should have strong networking skills, accountability, and the ability to engage and develop staff. The position offers a range of benefits including a company car scheme, pension, performance-related bonuses, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Performance Related Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Staff discounts

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Area to drive overall business growth and performance.
• Monitor and drive sales performance across branches to ensure targets are met.
• Manage P&L OPEX across branches to optimize financial performance.
• Lead team development and leadership initiatives across branches.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee stock management across branches to minimize excess inventory.
• Drive colleague engagement through effective coaching and support.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments of branch teams.
• Facilitate cross-branch collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities for growth opportunities.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for each branch.

Skills

Drives Results

Builds Networks

Holding Accountability

Drive Engagement

Develops Others

Manages Ambiguity

Job description

Company Description

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.

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 based at our Derby branch and leading multiple branches within the wider 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!

Benefits

• Company Car Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Bonuses: Performance Related 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: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

• 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.