Area Branch Manager

Rexel; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel UK seeks an Area Branch Manager for its Peterborough branch to drive business growth. The role involves strategic planning, sales performance monitoring, and team development. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong leadership, customer service, and financial acumen. This position offers a competitive salary, company car scheme, and diverse career development opportunities.

Benefits

Gainshare bonus scheme

Company Car Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extensive Learning and Development opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and leadership skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management and stock profiling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for business growth.
• Monitor and drive sales performance across branches.
• Manage P&L OPEX across branches to optimize financial performance.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Inventory Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Job description

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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving business growth and empowering teams to achieve their best?

Rexel UK is looking for an Area Branch Manager to join our Peterborough branch and lead multiple branches within the wider Anglia region.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in building relationships and an aptitude for strategic planning, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel:

• Gainshare bonus scheme, allowing you to be directly rewarded for growth
• Company Car Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and enjoy your birthday off too!
• Competitive enhanced family leave benefits
• Extensive Learning and Development opportunities from day one
• Opportunity to Buy and Sell annual leave
• Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support programme
• Staff discount on our webshop!
• Exclusive holiday offers through our travel partner
• Free financial education and mortgage advice

Some of the key focus areas as an Area Branch Manager will be to:

• 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.

Behaviours that will set you up for success:

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

Skills that will set you up for success:

To excel in this role, you need a diverse skill set that includes strong commercial acumen along with exceptional leadership and coaching skills.

You should have excellent customer service and relationship-building capabilities, as well as proficiency in inventory management and stock profiling.

The ability to organise and multitask effectively is crucial, and you must be able to communicate across all levels and deliver challenging messages.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential, along with robust financial acumen in areas such as margin management, pricing, operational expenditure, and resource management.

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that offers growth, development, and the chance to make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future of Rexel UK.

At Rexel, we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences.

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.