Deputy Branch Manager / Assistant Branch Manager

Mandeville; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in Henley-on-Thames seeks a Deputy Branch Manager to enhance branch operations and sales. The role emphasizes building strong customer relationships, supporting the Branch Manager, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should have supervisory experience in trade or retail environments and excellent leadership skills. This position offers significant career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in trade/distribution/retail.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with suppliers/customers.
• Flexibility and adaptability in approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch operations and sales.
• Build relationships with customers to understand their needs.
• Support the Branch Manager in executing the Sales plan.

Skills

Customer focused

Strong organization skills

Sales driven

Excellent leadership skills

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Branch Manager / Assistant Branch Manager to work for a distributor of products for trade.

Working within the depot, you will take a proactive role in managing branch operations, increasing sales and exceeding customers expectations. This is a key role providing the branch with its continued commitment to providing a high quality service to customers and ensuring all current and future sales opportunities are maximised.

The Role

• Building strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and retain business
• Communicate company plans, goals and objectives to the team
• Supporting the Branch Manager with running the branch and providing support and leadership for the branch team
• Working with the Branch Manager in the execution of the Sales plan for the branch
• Overseeing and leading operations side of the branch ensuring transport and yard is operating efficiently to provide the best experience for the customer
• Following all health and safety guidelines ensuring the branch is a safe environment for both colleagues and customers

Experience Required

• Previous supervisory experience within a trade / distribution / retail environment
• Customer focused with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with both suppliers and customers
• Strong organisation skills to ensure daily operations are carried out safely and efficiently
• Sales driven with a strong commercial awareness able to drive sales in the branch
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage others and deal effectively with any issues that arise.
• You should be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work as well as hard working and reliable.

This role offers great progression with unrivalled career prospects.