Branch Manager

Wolseley UK; Thurso; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade merchant is seeking a Branch Manager in Thurso to oversee operations and lead a team to achieve customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong management and sales experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, bonuses, and great benefits including healthcare access and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£5,500 car allowance

Annual leave of 24 days

Generous pension scheme

Access to healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous management experience is essential.
• Strong sales experience within a customer-facing environment.
• Able to demonstrate negotiation skills with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Management of all day-to-day aspects of running the branch.
• Leading and developing the team to provide exemplary customer service.
• Focusing on sales and growth.

Skills

Management experience

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Team development

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + £5,500 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Branch Manager - Thurso (KW14 7QU) - William Wilson

So, who are we? We are William Wilson, a part of the Wolseley Group – a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including a £5.5K car allowance, annual leave 24 days (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), enhanced maternity & paternity cover, potential to earn bonuses, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Branch Manager based in Thurso, you’ll be responsible for:

• Management of all day to day aspects of running the branch adhering to company policies and procedures
• Leading, developing and inspiring the great team to provide exemplary customer service and deliver on all branch KPIs and targets
• Focusing on sales and growth
• Build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Instil a culture of high standards, quality and safety within the branch

And here’s what we’d like you to have to be a successful Branch Manager.

• Previous management experience is essential - able to engage, coach and develop the team
• Industry experience – Trade / Plumbing and Heating / Distribution
• Strong sales experience within a customer facing environment
• Commercial acumen and ability to execute plans to deliver profitable results
• Able to demonstrate negotiation skills with external customers and suppliers

This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday 07.30am - 5.00pm and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings 08.00am - 12.00pm

We look forward to receiving your application!