Assistant Branch Manager

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to join their team in Westminster, UK. The successful candidate will manage the branch's day-to-day sales operations, support the Branch Manager, and build strong relationships with customers. Previous sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach are key to success in this role, along with a strong desire to exceed sales targets. This position offers various benefits including bonuses and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus

Discounts at retailers

Life assurance

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in a similar environment is preferable.
• Ability to interpret basic financial and statistical information.
• Self-confident and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the team and resources in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Assist the Branch Manager to meet and exceed branch sales targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Excellent communication

Tenacity and resilience

Job description

Assistant Branch Manager – Assistant Manager (Sales)

Join us as a results driven Assistant Manager to deliver sales and exceed customer expectations as part of a hugely successful branch team.

Role Overview

You will report directly to the Branch Manager and support day-to-day running of the branch. You will identify and capitalize on every sales opportunity, inspiring customers and building rapport quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management of the team and resources in the absence of the Branch Manager
• Assist the Branch Manager to profitably meet and exceed branch sales targets
• Manage the sales office, branch purchasing and stock control
• Maximise margin and net profit
• Ensure safety compliance for all staff
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing trade and retail customers

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous sales experience in a similar environment is preferable, but a positive attitude is paramount.
• Tenacity and resilience; proactive sales approach with strong desire to win new business.
• Experience in customer relationship management and partnership development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self‑confident, self‑motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret basic financial and statistical information.

Skills & Competencies

Tenacity and resilience; proactive approach; strong desire to grow new business; customer relationship management.

Diversity & Inclusion

All Highbourne Group companies are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace. If your previous experience does not match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits Package and Cultural Environment

• Bonus
• Discounts, savings and cashback at numerous retailers
• Life assurance
• Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave
• Mental health support & Employee Assistance Programme
• Complete induction and continuous development opportunities
• Financial education and loans
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive environment where everyone can be their true self.

Company Culture

We put our colleagues at the heart of everything and celebrate diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, race, etc.

EEO Statement

We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for applicable candidates.