Business Manager

Rexel; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical distribution company is seeking a Branch Manager for their Rochester branch. The role involves driving business growth, optimizing operations, and ensuring team success. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to develop strategic business plans. This position offers competitive benefits, including a company car scheme and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Performance Related Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve objectives.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Analyze financial data and prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Implement quality control measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Accountability

Customer Focus

Develop Others

Financial Acumen

Job description

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Company Description

Rexel UK is a global leader in the distribution of electrical and energy‑efficient products and services. Our mission is to deliver smart electrical solutions that enhance the comfort, safety, and security of homes, businesses, and industries.

Branch Manager – Rochester Branch

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and strategic leader who is passionate about driving business growth, empowering teams, and delivering exceptional customer service.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel in building relationships and have an aptitude for strategic planning, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel

• Company Car Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to join our thriving organisation in Rochester, United Kingdom. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, optimising operations, and ensuring the overall success of our company.

• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve short-term and long-term objectives
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity across all departments
• Analyse financial data and prepare budgets, forecasts, and performance reports
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company’s market presence
• Lead and motivate cross‑functional teams to achieve organisational goals
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and suppliers
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
• Implement and oversee quality control measures to maintain high standards of service delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business processes and performance

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success include:

• COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes action, addresses obstacles to get work done and meets commitments
• CUSTOMER FOCUS: Building strong customer relationships & delivering customer centric solutions
• DEVELOP OTHERS: Developing people to meet both their career goals & the organisation’s goals
• FINANCIAL ACUMEN: Interpreting & applying understanding of Key financial indicators to make better business decisions

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we're all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we're building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.