Assistant Branch Manager

GCS Associates; Bonds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Associates in the Garstang area seeks an Assistant Branch Manager for its construction materials distribution site. You will work across sales and operations to help run the branch effectively, with a focus on stock control, supplier relationships and customer service.

The successful candidate will have management or supervisory experience in the construction supply sector, ideally with timber knowledge, and the drive to maximise market share and branch performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and operations within construction supplies is preferred.
• Stock management and buying experience are beneficial.
• Timber knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the branch manager with day-to-day operations.
• Help maximise branch performance and market share.
• Support stock control, supplier relations and customer service.

Job description

Role: Assistant Branch Manager

Sector: Construction Materials / Building Supplies / Timber Products

Location: Garstang Area

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (varying dependent on experience) plus bonus

Our client is a well-respected and long-established distributor of construction supplies / building materials / timber products. Their branch is in the Garstang area and requires a new Assistant Branch Manager. This is a busy site and it needs someone to help keep it going in the right direction. An all-rounder is required, ideally with good stock management skills, buying experience and an understanding of how a well-run branch should function. Most importantly, you must have demonstrable experience in both sales and operations. Basically, the branch's position is sound, but they don't want to be static in terms of market share.

You should ultimately be able to assist the branch manager with most aspects of how to run a successful branch.

This role requires a special someone - ideally someone with some kind of management or supervisory experience. This person must be currently working in the construction supply sector and the ideal candidate would also have some timber knowledge too. You should be a person that people will want to deal with and be led by.

The right person should have the drive to collectively always maximise potential. You will need the right blend of sales drive with strong operational skills and experience. A good all-rounder who can guide on all aspects of the business and assist the team where necessary.

This is an important role for the company and long-term progression is monitored.

If you genuinely feel you fit the above profile then

Industry Sector: Building Merchants, Builders Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Hardwood, Softwood, Timber Supplier, Electrical, Electric, Electrician, Wholesaler, Roofing, Trusses, insulation. Recruiting: Sales Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Director, General Manager, Business Development, Key Account, Account Management, Assistant Managers, Profit Centre Manager, Profit Centre, Timber Specialists.

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