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Our client is looking for a motivated and hands-on Assistant Branch Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy trade branch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the trade, building products, or retail sector who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role. Working closely with the Branch Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding customer service, supporting and developing the team, and ensuring the branch operates efficiently and profitably. This is a varied role combining customer service, sales support, warehouse operations, and people management.
Job Responsibility
Support the Branch Manager with the day-to-day running of the branch
Lead, motivate, and develop the branch team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve business objectives
Deliver exceptional customer service both face-to-face, over the telephone, and via email
Provide product advice, quotations, and sales support to customers
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing trade customers
Assist with business development and the opening of new trade accounts
Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently
Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and dispatched correctly
Monitor stock levels, carry out stock checks, and maintain accurate inventory records
Assist with goods in, deliveries, and general warehouse duties when required
Support the implementation of company procedures, health and safety standards, and operational best practices
Deputise for the Branch Manager during periods of absence
Requirements
Previous experience within a builders' merchant, trade counter, UPVC, fenestration, construction supplies, or retail environment
Previous supervisory, team leader, or management experience
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to motivate others
Good commercial awareness and a focus on achieving results
The ability to prioritise workloads and perform well under pressure