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Assistant Branch Manager

GCS Associates
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Assistant Branch Manager is available in Reading, focusing on the timber and construction supplies sector.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £52,000 plus bonus, and requires candidates to have relevant experience in builders merchants, specifically in sales and operations.
  • This senior-level role involves working closely with the General Manager to enhance sales and profitability while managing a sales team.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to inspire staff, and a solid understanding of branch financial operations.
  • Future progression within the company is encouraged, making this a promising opportunity for those with the right background.

Role: Assistant Branch Manager

Location: Reading

Sector: Timber / Building Materials / Construction Supplies / Builders Merchants

Package: £45,000 - £52,000 + Bonus

  • A highly respected company in the industry
  • A senior-level role working alongside the General Manager
  • You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the company's enviable position
  • There is a strong sales management focus within this role
  • Monday - Friday only
  • Builders Merchants experience required, specific timber knowledge would be great!
  • Do you have the ability to inspire a sales team?

Working alongside the General Manager you will be part of the senior management team, helping drive forward the sales and profitability of the business. This Assistant Branch Manager role is a great opportunity with great potential to develop within the company in the future. As with most Assistant Branch Management positions, the role entails sales team supervision as well as overseeing the operational side of the business too. If anything, the sales supervision side of the business will take up more of your time and so it may also suit anyone with Sales Management experience from with the Builders Merchants world too.

To avoid disappointment though, please bear in mind you must have some form of operational / supervisory experience as well as sales experience and this must come from the construction supply industry. The rewards are clear though. The basic is strong and the overall package is excellent and future progression is encouraged within this company.

You should be able to multi-task and have great communication skills to ensure the right things are happening at the right time. This company's clients have become used to sterling service and this must continue! You should be able to inspire your staff to enable this to happen and be able to pass on sound sales advice to your colleagues when required. A good understanding of what makes a branch function well financially is also required.

If you feel you have a relevant background and skill set then please apply to this advert…

GCS Associates are a specialist consultancy that work within the building supplies / construction supplies sector - builders merchants, manufacturers, distributors.

Industry Sector: Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector. Recruiting Internal Sales, Trade Counter, Sales Negotiators, Sales Executives, Sales Representatives, Assistant Managers, Timber Specialists, Assistant Managers, ABM's, Branch Managers, Supervisors.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.