Assistant Branch Manager

GCS Associates; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected distributor of construction supplies in the Tonbridge area seeks an Assistant Branch Manager. The position requires management skills along with experience in the construction supply sector, ideally with an electrical wholesale background. You'll assist the branch manager in operations and keep the busy site running smoothly. Applicants should be skilled in sales and negotiation, and have a strong operational focus. This is a significant role with prospects for long-term progression.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the construction supply sector.
• Ideally with an electrical wholesale background.

Responsibilities

• Assist the branch manager in running the branch.
• Ensure smooth operation of the trade counter facility.

Skills

Stock management

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Management or supervisory experience

Job description

Assistant Branch Manager

Sector: Construction Materials / Building Supplies / Electrical Products

Location: Tonbridge

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 (varying dependent on experience) plus bonus

Our client is a well‑respected and long‑established distributor of construction supplies / building materials and electrical products. Their branch is in the Tonbridge area and requires a new Assistant Branch Manager. This is a busy site and it needs someone to 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 trade counter facility should function.

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 have an electrical wholesale background. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in sales, negotiation and be a person people will want to deal with and be led by.

The right person should have a 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, the money hopefully reflects this and long‑term progression is monitored.

If you genuinely feel you fit the above profile then… APPLY NOW

Industry Sector: Building Merchants, Builders Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Electrical, Electric, Electrician, Wholesaler. 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.