Branch Manager

Bennet and Game; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Sales Manager / Branch Manager to join a leading construction product distributor in Manchester. This role involves overseeing branch operations, building sales and profits, and maintaining excellent relationships with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role and knowledge of façade-related products. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of a company that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and employee assistance programs. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for sales, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car leasing discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Façade related product knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general management duties across the branch/site.
• Build branch sales and profits while developing new channels.

Skills

Sales Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager / Branch Manager to join a leading construction product distributor located in Manchester. The company supplies a wide range of façade related products to the construction industry and due to continuous growth, require an experienced Sales Manager / Branch Manager to join their team.

Sales Manager / Branch Manager Position Remuneration

• Starting salary £40,000 - £45,000
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays, and additional days for long service)
• A contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to work
• Electric car leasing discount scheme
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 17:30pm (1-hour lunch)

Sales Manager / Branch Manager Position Overview

• Oversee the general management duties across the branch/site;
• Build branch sales and profits whilst developing new channels and routes to market;
• Working with the Production supervisor, organise and manage production;
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers to include face-to-face meetings, with a view to increasing opportunities and enhancing existing margins;
• Ensure our customers receive an excellent service;
• Train, develop, support and motivate the team;
• Run an efficient and effective operation by managing the stock and properly utilising vehicles;
• Support and demonstrate company values;
• Attend Management meetings as directed;
• Ensure that all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations are met within own area of responsibility including Health and Safety;
• Keep up to date with any industry-wide developments;
• Participate in training as required and build on own professional development and expertise;
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

Sales Manager / Branch Manager Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Façade related product knowledge (such as cladding, glazing, facades, windows, doors, curtain walling etc.)
• Proven experience in buying and selling products
• High quality communication skills, verbal and written
• Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and customers
• Proven experience in project management
• Excellent negotiating skills