Branch Manager

R & J Batteries; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery distributor in Welshpool is seeking a Branch Manager to drive sales and lead a passionate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer relationship management, along with proven leadership skills. Key responsibilities include operational management and ensuring a positive customer experience. This role offers a competitive salary package, career development opportunities, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Career Development and Training

Regular performance reviews

Employee Assistance Program

Company Uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in customer relationship management.
• Hold a current Forklift licence or willing to obtain one.
• Able to manage administrative tasks and sales reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor warehouse and sales staff.
• Operational management of branch including debtor control.
• Ensure customer experience is positive leading to repeat business.

Skills

People management

Customer relationship management

Sales drive

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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R&J Batteries are one of the biggest battery and lubricant distributors across Australia and New Zealand.

We power homes, businesses, and adventures with top-tier battery solutions—from automotive to solar, and everything in between. We're looking for a dynamic Branch Manager to lead our team, drive sales, and energize our customer experience. We’re a family-owned company and love what we do!

As our Welshpool Branch Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our branch operations. You’ll lead a passionate team, optimize store performance, and implement strategies to boost sales across all categories.

Having influence over our network and operation, this position would suit a self-motivated individual with strong business acumen who can drive the business and demonstrate great leadership qualities. A genuine care for team members and supporting them to succeed is important.

We can teach you everything about batteries but would expect you to have strong people management, customer relationship experience and able to grow sales - this is vital for you to succeed in this role!

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm (45-hour week)

The main duties of this role include:

4-5 nights away per month

Build relationship with customers

Lead, coach and mentor warehouse and sales staff

Operational management of branch, including debtor control and stocktakes

Manage effective stock control (FIFO) to minimize aged stock

Ensure customer experience is positive, leading to new opportunities and repeat business.

Live our Values!

About YOU

Hold a current Forklift licence or willing to obtain one

Licensed and confident to drive a manual vehicle preferred

Minimum 2 years' experience in customer relationship

Sales drive mindset with a knack for hitting targets

Able to lead and coach the branch team to excel

Capable and competent with managing administrative tasks, sales reports, stocktakes etc

Strong commercial abilities accompanied by the financial discipline to oversee the efficient and profitable operation of the branch

Values workplace safety and puts it first

Able to build relationship with customers and team

Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting, including some repetitive lifting (25kg+)

Like to have Fun!

What’s in it for you?

Attractive salary package including vehicle and branch bonus

Career Development and Training

Amazing discounts on our products

Regular performance reviews, rewards & recognition

Company Uniform, free onsite Parking

Birthday Day Off PLUS Annual recharge Day off!

Employee Assistance Program

A safe work environment

Check us out on rjbatt.co.nz.

If you can live and breathe our Company values (Respect, Mateship, Honest, Do it Once-Do it Right and Have Fun!), then you will be part of our ongoing success! These values define who we are, what we do and how we do it!

Shortlisted candidates will need to undergo a medical and provide a police check and driver's licence report.

Thank you for your interest to join our family. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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