Branch Manager

Vacancy No 5212

Job Title: Branch Manager - Timber

Job Description

We are retained by a leading and long-established Timber Merchant & Importer who, due to internal promotion, are seeking an experienced, professional Branch Manager. The role will require an ambitious individual who will be responsible for promoting and developing this already busy and established branch. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career-driven individual who will play a vital role within the business and continually look for ways to improve procedures and drive the Branch forwards.

Reporting to: Managing Director

You will develop and manage the Depot and provide the highest levels of customer service in order to maximize sales and profitability. You will lead, motivate, and support your team.

Key Responsibilities as Branch Manager

1. Ensure Branch is compliant with all Health & Safety regulations.
2. Support, motivate, coach, and help raise the performance standards of your team.
3. Understand customer needs and requirements, research accounts, and identify key players.
4. Build both supplier and customer relationships to improve the sales and margin capability of the Branch.
5. Ensure all sales orders, follow up sales enquiries, and delivery schedules are done quickly and efficiently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required as Branch Manager

1. Proven experience in a Timber / Builders Merchants in a managerial position.
2. Experience within the building supply trade is essential.
3. General Construction knowledge and knowledge of the Construction sector are essential.
4. Excellent people management skills, self-motivated with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
5. Experience of Team Building.
6. Effective communication skills.
7. Customer-focused with sound commercial skills.
8. Good IT skills & PC literate, with experience in Microsoft Outlook.

Location/Area: Lancashire

Salary: Competitive remuneration package

Job Info

Company: CV-Library

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Posted:

Closes: Jan 20th 2025

Sector: Construction

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time