Area Branch Manager

Rexel; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in electric and energy-efficient products is seeking a strategic Area Manager to drive business growth across branches in Wrexham, UK. This role involves monitoring sales performance, optimizing financial operations, and fostering team development through effective leadership. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders while analyzing market trends to identify growth opportunities. Join a diverse team focused on delivering exceptional electrical solutions and ensuring employee engagement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Performance Related Bonus

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Healthy Mind Champions

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Exclusive holiday offers

Free financial support and education

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth.
• Monitor and drive sales performance across branches.
• Manage P&L OPEX to optimize financial performance.
• Lead team development initiatives across branches.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers.
• Oversee stock management and inventory forecasting.
• Drive colleague engagement through coaching and support.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of branch teams.
• Facilitate cross-branch collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Analyse market trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Implement key performance indicators for each branch.

Skills

Results orientation

Networking

Accountability

Engagement

People development

Ambiguity management

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.

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

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

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.