Assistant Manager

Williams Trade Supplies Holdings Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Discounted shopping platform & gym

Private medical insurance for the full

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes

Company discount on products

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Williams Trade Supplies Holdings Limited in Chichester is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a busy team and drive excellent customer service in-store. The role focuses on stock control, merchandising, and daily administration while supporting the Branch Manager in growing the customer base.

Work is Monday to Friday with no weekends, in a branch setting. You will manage displays, assist with supplier relationships, and help ensure safe warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail/building merchant environment is desirable.
• Ability to lead a small team and maintain high service standards.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining displays, branch upkeep, and availability of merchandise.
• Supporting the Branch Manager in maintaining and attracting new customers.
• Supporting the Branch Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the team.
• Delivering outstanding customer service both in-person and over the phone.
• Undertaking stock checks and employing control measures.
• Undertaking daily administrative duties, such as banking.
• Ensuring safe operation and use of the warehouse.
• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods.
• Building relationships with suppliers and reps.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Assistant Manager

Salary: Up to £34,000per annum DOE

Hours: 40 /week MON-FRI 08:30-17:00 / 07:00-15:30 ROTA*NO WEEKENDS!

Location: Williams, Timberlaine Industrial Park, Gravel Lane, Chichester PO19 8PP

If you're interested in working for a company that's been listed for 5 years running on the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, then keep reading...

Here at Williams, an independent trade-only plumbing and heating merchant, we're looking for an Assistant Manager to join our busy and friendly team in Chichester!

If you also have previous exposure of working within a plumbing and heating merchants, builders' merchants or wholesaler, trade counter, DIY, Hardware, or on the tools in the plumbing and heating trade, we would LOVE to hear from you!

As an Assistant Manager, you'll be:

• Updating and maintaining displays, branch upkeep, and availability of merchandise.




• Supporting the Branch Manager in maintaining and attracting new customers.




• Supporting the Branch Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the team.




• Delivering outstanding customer service both in-person and over the phone.




• Undertaking stock checks and employing control measures.




• Undertaking daily administrative duties, such as banking.




• Ensuring safe operation and use of the warehouse.




• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods.




• Building relationships with suppliers and reps.

Ideally, you are:

• Ambitious in your approach to work with a growth mindset towards learning.




• Highly accurate in your approach to work with good attention to detail.




• Respectful in upholding Health & Safety guidelines at all times.




• Keen to meet deadlines with a flexible approach to daily tasks.




• Eager to develop your leadership and management skills.




• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.




• An excellent communicator both verbally and written.

Some of our excellent benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service




• Training and development opportunities specific to you




• Discounted shopping platform & gym membership




• Private medical insurance for the whole family




• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme




• Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes




• Company discount on our products




• Contributory pension scheme




• Life Assurance

So what are you waiting for!?