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As the Assistant Branch Manager at our modern Battersea branch, your primary responsibility will be to support the experienced Branch Manager in leading the team of 43 colleagues. Without focussing too heavily on Sales, you'll ensure that the ship runs smoothly and our team has everything they need - from support, to resources. By driving a high performance culture across the branch, you'll support the team in achieving sales targets and boosting the branch profitability, while leading and motivating them to achieve their high potential. When the Branch Manager is away, you’ll take charge and help implement the branch’s sales and operational strategy. Your role is to create fantastic relationships and drive a strong customer experience, inspiring your team by example, and ensuring the branch runs smoothly and efficiently.
Job Responsibility:
Health & Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to health, safety, security, and smoking policies
complete weekly checklists and take immediate action to address safety concerns
Team Management and Development: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team
lead by example, motivate the team, and drive personal growth while ensuring excellent customer service
Customer Relationship and Service: Build strong, lasting customer relationships, driving branch growth and profitability
ensure consistently high standards of customer service
Operations and Stock Management: Manage stock takes and inventory checks to ensure 100% accuracy
adjust stock levels to optimize profitability and operational efficiency
Market Awareness and Competitor Analysis: Stay updated on local market trends and collaborate with the External Sales Rep to stay ahead of competitors
Policies, Procedures, and Company Standards: Ensure strict adherence to company policies, safeguarding stock, property, and health & safety
Equality and Inclusion: Foster an inclusive environment that promotes equal opportunities and respect for all colleagues and customers
Requirements:
Experienced & a Great Leader: background in sales or a similar role and know how to motivate and develop teams to succeed
People-Oriented: skilled at connecting with people, building strong relationships, and negotiating deals
Organised & Analytical: highly organised and can prioritize tasks, stay on top of details, and analyze data to make informed decisions
Health & Safety Focused: understand the importance of safety and prioritize the well-being of team and customers
Customer & Quality Focused: dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards at all times
Team Player with Drive: energetic team player, eager to contribute, and focused on hitting goals
Relevant builders merchant experience will help you to embed quickly into this role and demonstrate immediate high performance
confident and successful sales leader in a different, customer-centric industry
What we offer:
Competitive salary & benefits package, including life insurance, pension, bonus, private medical, share scheme, and more
Opportunities for career growth in a thriving business, including leadership training and development programs
Big discounts across the Travis Perkins Group family, including 20% off at Toolstation
Health & Wellbeing support, including DigiCare, Cycle to Work, and access to our Wellbeing Centre
Extra perks such as colleague discounts, family-friendly policies, and more
A supportive and inclusive workplace where you can truly be yourself