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Days and Hours of Work:
42 hours / Monday-Friday & 2 Saturdays per month
Job Purpose:
To always deliver the highest levels of customer service and foster a culture of excellence within the Branch.
Key Accountabilities:
- Set the culture of the branch to ensure standards are of the highest quality.
- Ensure all branch staff meet or exceed activity standards required for their roles.
- Maintain contact with customers and continually prospect for new business.
- Develop and implement branch action plans to retain existing business and attract new customers.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to create sales and marketing plans to generate sales, growth, and customer loyalty.
- Provide timely feedback to senior management regarding sales & profit performance, KPIs, and required actions.
- Ensure the branch is adequately staffed at all times.
- Maintain and report accurate records of sales, deliveries, vehicle checks, and reports as required.
- Control branch costs, expenses, stock, and all operational aspects of the branch.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
- Identify and select stock items for customers promptly, ensuring timely and professional loading and delivery.
- Handle daily cash banking and deposits securely following company procedures.
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately with accountability and follow-up.
- Coordinate and cooperate with colleagues within the company and wider community.
- Set examples for trade counter staff in character, commitment, organizational, and selling skills.
- Conduct regular coaching and training to motivate staff, enhance skills, and build a team culture, including arranging external training if necessary.
- Follow safe work practices and use personal safety devices as required.
Key Experiences and Skills Required:
- Experience in a trade environment
- Experience in customer service
- Demonstrated high levels of customer service
- Experience managing cash, budgets, and sales
- Full driving license
Desirable Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
- Knowledge of the cellular and building plastics industry, fenestration sector, or construction trade counter environment.
- Good local knowledge and understanding of the local road system.
- Proficiency with PC and company sales platforms and IT systems.
- Ability to listen and follow instructions.
- Some knowledge of the construction industry is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Experience managing a team.
Personal Attributes:
- Action-oriented – capable of resolving problems promptly.
- Effective communicator – clear and concise in written and spoken communication at all levels.
- High standards – motivated to improve standards and challenge inadequate solutions.
- Integrity and trust – committed to honesty, loyalty, and high standards.
- People management – dedicated to constructive engagement with stakeholders.
- Team player – reliable, positive, and engaging.
- Leadership – inspiring, decisive, and capable of driving change.
- Empowering others – capable of delegation, providing feedback, and communicating responsibilities.
- Results-driven – confident in addressing problems and opportunities, willing to challenge norms to improve performance.