Rare opportunity to step into a branch leadership role with a market leading construction builders merchant, backed by genuine investment in training and long term progression.
Assistant Branch Manager - Builders Merchant
The Role
Supporting the Branch Manager to run a busy builders merchant branch, and deputising in their absence
Taking day to day ownership of branch performance, including sales, margin, stock and customer service standards
Building and developing relationships with trade customers, contractors, housebuilders and local authorities
Growing existing trade accounts while proactively identifying and winning new business for the branch
Getting out to visit customers and sites to develop opportunities, from first contact through to completed orders
Leading, motivating and developing the branch team across the trade counter, yard and sales desk
Keeping the branch running safely and efficiently, with a firm grip on stock, deliveries and health and safety
Working alongside an experienced management team who will provide full training, guidance and ongoing development
The Company
Our client is a well established, market leading builders merchant with a strong reputation across the construction industry and a loyal trade customer base. The business has grown steadily over many years and is known for a close knit, collaborative culture where people are given the support to progress. They recruit on attitude, calibre and potential, and are prepared to invest properly in people who show the right commercial approach. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to take the next step towards running their own branch.
The Candidate
Previous face to face sales experience, whether field sales, external sales or trade counter based
Experience of account management and/or business development
Confident building relationships and engaging with customers at all levels
Commercially minded with a proactive approach to spotting and winning opportunities
Excellent attitude, a genuine team player, motivated and driven
Strong communication, organisation and relationship building skills
Comfortable taking responsibility and working on your own initiative
Industry experience is not essential, as full training will be provided
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