Branch Manager

Job Title: Branch Manager

Status: Permanent

Salary/Rate: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (OTE £50,000) + Annual Bonus

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire

Company: Francesca's Recruitment Ltd

About Us: At Francesca's Recruitment Ltd, we pride ourselves on matching top talent with exceptional opportunities. We are a renowned Motor Factors company situated in the picturesque town of Buxton, Derbyshire. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Branch Manager to join our team in Buxton. This permanent position offers excellent benefits, career growth, and the chance to lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Why Join Us?

1. Attractive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive base salary of £45,000 - £50,000, with the potential to reach an OTE of £50,000 through our annual bonus scheme.
2. Employee Benefits: Take advantage of 28 days of holiday, free parking, a robust pension scheme, and a death in service benefit.
3. Work-Life Balance: Standard working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with alternate Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sales Leadership: Lead the charge in driving sales of parts to trade, retail outlets, and other company departments, ensuring market penetration.
2. Achieve Targets: Consistently meet and exceed sales and revenue targets in alignment with our strategic objectives.
3. Customer Excellence: Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction across all interactions.
4. Operational Management: Oversee daily banking reconciliation and ensure the accurate completion of administrative tasks.
5. Customer Relations: Identify and establish connections with new and existing customers in Buxton, growing market share and loyalty through innovative marketing and promotions.
6. Branch Operations: Actively engage in branch operations, stepping into various roles as needed to maintain a seamless workflow.
7. Team Development: Motivate and guide the sales team to achieve targets, providing clear objectives and regular constructive feedback.
8. Promotions and Communication: Keep our customer network informed of promotional offers and updates through effective communication.
9. Performance Management: Recruit, induct, and manage team performance effectively.

Requirements:

1. Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 years of sales experience within the Motor Factors industry is essential.
2. Technical Proficiency: Basic IT and computer literacy skills are required.
3. Software Knowledge: Familiarity with MAM software (or similar) and OE cataloguing systems is advantageous.
4. Leadership Skills: Strong organizational and leadership abilities, with a talent for motivating and training a sales team.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, even under pressure.
6. Customer Focus: A passion for delivering top-tier customer service and driving sales of parts.
7. Local Insight: Knowledge of the local area of Buxton and customer base would be beneficial.
8. Driver's License: A valid driver's license is preferred but not mandatory.

How to Apply:

If you possess the required experience and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your current CV.