Branch Manager

Williams & Co.; Royal British Legion Village; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing and heating merchant in the Royal British Legion Village seeks an experienced Branch Manager. This role involves leading a team, driving sales, and ensuring exceptional customer service. You'll benefit from tailored training programs, private medical insurance, generous leave, and various perks. Ideal candidates have management experience in similar sectors and excellent leadership skills. Apply now to become our new Branch Manager and be part of a top-rated company.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Discounted shopping platform & gym membership

Private medical insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes

Company discount on products

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within plumbing and heating sectors.
• Ability to grow customer base and meet sales targets.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with trade customers.
• Lead and motivate the branch team.
• Drive sales performance and achieve targets.
• Manage success of the branch operations.

Skills

Leadership

Sales development

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Branch Manager

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum DOE

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

Location: Williams, Unit 12, Lake Road, Maidstone, ME20 7TQ

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 talented, highly motivated and inspirational leader to be our next Branch Manager of our team in Maidstone!

To achieve this, we will provide you with an individualised and comprehensive onboarding and continuous development programme, including: mentoring, leadership coaching, our suite of Williams learning programmes, the support and guidance of your Network Manager and, for the right individual, the opportunity to study for external qualifications in leadership and management.

Previous exposure working in a similar position within a plumbing and heating merchants is preferable.

As a Branch Manager, you'll be:

• Building strong, lasting relationships with trade customers and becoming their go-to partner for plumbing, heating and renewables solutions.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider business to deliver our promise of Best Product, Best Price, and Best Service.
• Growing the branch through new business development and maximising opportunities with existing customers.
• Taking full responsibility for the success of your branch — from sales and service to safety and standards.
• Leading, motivating and developing your branch team to deliver outstanding service and results.
• Driving sales and performance, ensuring your branch achieves (and exceeds) its targets.

Ideally, you are:

• Experienced in growing a customer base and delivering against sales and profit targets.
• An exemplary leader with the ability to plan, prioritise, delegate, and empower others.
• Skilled in developing others in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Self-driven, proactive, and constantly seeking to develop yourself.
• Capable of building strong relationships with your colleagues.
• An inspiring role model with excellent communication skills.

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!? Apply to be our NEW Branch Manager - Today!