Lead Branch Manager - Peterborough

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Bonuses from gainshare and performance-related schemes

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Staff discounts and holiday offers

Free financial support and education

Job summary

Rexel France is seeking a Lead Branch Manager in Corby, England to enhance branch operations and customer satisfaction. You will support the Area Branch Manager by coaching the team, managing daily operations, and monitoring key performance metrics. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills, a focus on customer service, and the ability to develop team capabilities. You will enjoy benefits including a contributory pension scheme, health insurance, and 33 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Drive results and hold accountability for commitments.
• Engage and develop others to meet career and organization goals.
• Courageous in addressing difficult issues.

Responsibilities

• Support branch performance by coaching and motivating the team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and compliance with standards.
• Monitor key metrics to drive improvements and manage accounts.

Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Proficiency in team development

Excellent customer service orientation

Understanding of inventory management

Strong organizational skills

Collaborative cross-functional ability

Analytical skills to interpret performance data

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to widen your enhance your leadership reach, evolve your remit and make an impact across a number of branches?

If so, our Lead Branch Manager role is exactly what you could be looking for. In this role you will support the Area Branch Manager in leading the team and managing daily operations to achieve growth and enhance customer satisfaction within the branch and ad hoc support across the region supporting the Area Branch Manager.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Bonuses: Gainshare bonus scheme – get rewarded for growth/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 each year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance / Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

Reporting to the Area Branch Manager you’ll support branch performance by coaching and motivating the team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with company and health & safety standards.

You’ll monitor key metrics (quote conversion, overrides, inventory) to drive improvements, manage customer accounts, pricing and terms to protect profitability, and resolve operational or customer issues.

You’ll identify training needs, support promotional activity, work closely with supply chain and finance, and prepare regular performance reports — stepping in for the Area Branch Manager as required.

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 as an Lead Branch Manager include:

• Drives Results: consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Holding Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement: creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation meet its objectives
• Develops Others: developing people to meet both their career goals and organisations goals
• Courage & Risk Taking: stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
• Financial Acumen: interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Curious: seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using formal & informal learning channels

What we are looking for:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively engage with customers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in team development and training facilitation to enhance team capabilities.
• Excellent customer service orientation with a focus on building long-term relationships.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and stock control.
• Strong organisational skills to manage daily operations and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Collaborative cross‑functional ability to work with various departments to achieve branch objectives.
• Analytical skills to interpret performance data and drive informed decision‑making.

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we actively seek talent with different experiences, background and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. Working 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.