Job Description
Branch Manager
Location: East Ayrshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (44 hrs per week)
Overview:
Simon Acres Group are seeking an experienced and driven Branch Manager to lead and manage the overall operations of a very successful and well established plumbers merchant.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of branch operations, including sales, customer service, and warehouse activities.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of sales and warehouse staff.
- Conduct regular performance reviews.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed targets.
- Analyse sales data and market trends to optimise sales efforts.
- Identify new business opportunities and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- Manage inventory levels and ensure the branch is well-stocked.
- Implement and maintain health and safety standards.
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting and cost control.
- Monitor market conditions and competitor activities.
- Report regularly to senior management on branch performance and growth opportunities.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, assistant management or branch management role within a Plumbers Merchant or similar.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Proven track record in sales and achieving targets.
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with sales and a proactive attitude.
Benefits:
- Competitive and negotiable salary.
- Progressional opportunities.
- Generous bonus.
- Excellent staff retention and staff satisfaction.
- Pension Scheme.
Simon Acres Group are acting as the employment agency.
