Area Branch Manager

Rexel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Performance Related Bonus Scheme

33 days leave

Learning opportunities

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

Rexel UK is seeking an experienced Area Branch Manager to lead our Nottingham cluster, overseeing a diverse network of branches and driving growth across the Midlands region. You will report to the Regional Head of Sales and shape strategies to maximise sales, service levels, and profitability.

In this pivotal role you’ll develop teams, monitor performance, and build strong customer relationships while managing P&L and stock across branches to ensure optimal operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

People management

Coaching

Job description

• Experience Level (for career site): Experienced Professional
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Job Family: Sales

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 Nottingham cluster, leading a diverse mix of branches, reporting to the Regional Head of Sales and contributing to the continued success 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
• 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:Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, 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.