Area Branch Manager

Rexel Cardiff; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the UK is seeking a dynamic Area Branch Manager to lead multiple branches in North Wales. This role involves developing strategic plans, managing performance across branches, and fostering a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will excel in building relationships, strategic planning, and achieving results in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive benefits including a company car scheme, performance-related bonuses, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Performance Related Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve results consistently, even under tough circumstances.
• Skill in building formal and informal relationship networks.
• Accountability for meeting commitments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drives Results

Builds Networks

Holding Accountability

Drive Engagement

Develops Others

Manages Ambiguity

Job description

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 meet 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.

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 Wrexham Branch and leading multiple branches within the wider North Wales 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!

The Benefits Of a Career With Rexel

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