Assistant Branch Manager

Simon Acres Recruitment are seeking an Assistant Branch Manager for a well-established, and highly successful independent supplier of construction products based in Bexhill.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our client’s team to support the Branch Manager in running the branch’s day to day activities, involving all operating processes and procedures.

Basic Salary – Circa £35,000 per annum, DOE

No Weekends

Working Hours - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm

                                    (No Weekend Work Required)

Main duties of the Assistant Branch Manager:

• Contribute to the team by maintaining effective levels of communication to achieve shared objectives
• Develop and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships
• Contribute towards developing the customer base, improving retention, satisfaction, product mix and range
• Contribute in the delivery of sales plans for specific business areas, sectors and products
• Provide advice, information and quotations to ensure a maximum level of sales and margin
• Ensure that sales departmental accounting and credit control procedures are complied with as determined by the Company Financial Management Policies and Procedures
• Be involved in setting and reviewing financial, volume and operational objectives and present monthly reports to the board
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Company guidance and procedures ensuring safe working practises are employed within your operation at all times

The ideal candidate: 

• Sales Techniques: Knowledge of counter and telephone sales techniques including advanced sales, merchandising and maximising margin
• Advanced Systems & Branch Procedures: Knowledge of branch administration, audit trail and supply chain awareness
• Product Knowledge: Specific knowledge of the product lines used in branch

Perks

- Competitive salary, with bonus scheme
- Progression opportunities
- Staff discount and perks membership

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency to the Assistant Branch Manager vacancy