Assistant Branch Manager Building Supplies

Interaction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Branch Manager for a busy client in Park Royal. The ideal candidate must have a builders merchant background with at least 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role. Responsibilities include supporting the branch operations, achieving sales targets, and ensuring excellent customer service. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £40k per annum and the opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a Management or Supervisor role within a Building Supplies business.
• Strong experience dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Stock control experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager with daily operations.
• Help achieve sales targets and maintain stock availability.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Stock control

Health and safety knowledge

Branch operations understanding

Job description

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Branch Manager to join their busy client in Park Royal. The successful candidate will have a builders merchant background and would have already have a successful track record within a Assistant Branch Manager role. This is a full-time permanent role and a great opportunity to join a busy branch! For more info please call Jack on 01923 200810 or 07716834793.

Working Hours:Mon to Fri 06:00 to 16:00 & 1 Saturday on 1 off 07:00 to 11:00

Salary:£40k per annum

This role involves

• Support the Branch Manager with the day-to-day running of the branch
• Take responsibility for the branch when the Branch Manager is absent
• Help achieve sales targets and maintain stock availability
• Assist with delivery planning and branch operations
• Ensure high standards of customer service
• Ensure health and safety rules and company procedures are followed
• Support profitable sales growth in line with company policy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Keep aware of competitor activity and pricing
• Help the team understand and achieve sales and margin targets
• Assist with managing customer pricing to protect profitability
• Work well with colleagues and lead by example
• Support the motivation and performance of the team
• Help identify training and development needs
• Manage staff issues with Head Office support when covering the Manager
• Complete HR tasks as delegated and within required timescales
• Help monitor stock levels and performance
• Ensure stock records are accurate on the system
• Support stock movements, returns, and transfers
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control and purchasing
• Assist with full branch stock takes when required
• Help ensure the branch meets all health and safety requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional working environment
• Promote safe working practices for staff and customers
• Support transport and plant compliance checks
• Assist with driver and vehicle compliance where required
• Remain alert to theft or damage to company property
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required

To be considered for this role you must have / be

• at least 2 years experience within a Management or Supervisor level role within a Building Supplies business
• local to or can easily commute to NW10 area
• Previously worked in a builders merchant environment
• Able to lead by example
• Strong experience of dealing with customers and suppliers
• Stock control experience
• Health and safety knowledge
• Computer literate
• a strong understanding of branch operations and sales

If you're interested and would like more info then please contact Jack Ibbotson in our Watford office on 07716834793 or [e-mail]