Branch Manager

A great opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager / Branch Manager to join a leading construction product distributor located in Manchester. The company supply a wide range of façade related products to the construction industry and due to continuous growth, require an experienced Sales Manager / Branch Manager to join their team.

• Starting salary £40,000 - £45,000
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays, and additional days for long service)
• A contributory pension schemes
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to work
• Electric car leasing discount scheme
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 17:30pm (1-hour lunch)

• Oversee the general management duties across the branch/site;
• Build branch sales and profits whilst developing new channels and routes to market;
• Working with the Production supervisor, organise and manage production;
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers to include face to face meetings, with a view to increasing opportunities and enhancing existing margins;
• Ensure our customers receive an excellent service;
• Train, develop, support and motivate the team;
• Run an efficient and effective operation by managing the stock and properly utilising vehicles;
• Support and demonstrate company values;
• Attend Management meetings as directed;
• Ensure that all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations are met within own area of responsibility including Health and Safety;
• Keep up to date with any industry wide developments;
• Participate in training as required and build on own professional development and expertise;
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Façade related product knowledge (such as; cladding, glazing, facades, windows, doors, curtain walling etc.)
• Proven experience in buying and selling products
• High quality communication skills, verbal and written
• Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and customers
• Proven experience in project management
• Excellent negotiating skills

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