Business Manager

Rexel; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical products distributor is seeking a dynamic Branch Manager for its Walsall location. The role involves strategic planning, customer management, and performance monitoring to drive business growth while leading a team. Ideal candidates will excel in collaboration, accountability, and customer focus. The position offers extensive development opportunities and a range of benefits including a company car, pension scheme, and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Pension scheme and life assurance

Performance Related Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Staff discounts and exclusive holiday offers

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively.
• Ability to take action, address obstacles, and meet commitments.
• Strong customer relationship building skills.
• Experience in developing others to meet career and organizational goals.
• Strong understanding of financial indicators for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for profitable performance.
• Execute customer plans to ensure effective implementation.
• Meet service targets across all business segments.
• Monitor sales, profitability, and service KPIs.
• Collaborate with branches, support functions, and stakeholders.
• Utilize data for strategic planning and performance management.
• Lead and develop branch colleagues to meet targets.
• Engage with suppliers to drive customer activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Accountability

Customer Focus

People Development

Financial Acumen

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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.

We are currently seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Walsall 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

As a Branch Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the branch.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a strategic and tactical business plan to drive profitable performance and achieve growth targets
• Customer Management: Execute agreed customer plans for selected accounts, ensuring quality customer contact and effective implementation
• Service Excellence: Ensure the branch meets service targets across all business segments, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor sales, profitability, and service KPIs, taking appropriate action to ensure targets are met. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, health, and safety regulations
• Collaboration: Work closely with other branches, support functions, and stakeholders to contribute to the effective operation of the business
• Data Utilisation: Use data to create reports for strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management. Provide feedback and insights to branch colleagues and management
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and engage branch colleagues to meet performance targets, support career development, and foster a positive team environment
• Supplier Engagement: Collaborate with key suppliers to drive joint customer activities and strengthen partnerships

Qualifications

• COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• TAKES ACCOUNTABILTY: 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 organisations 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.