Role: General Manager Industry: Building Materials Region: East London Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE) plus bonus, company vehicle etc. Overview We're working with a leading distributor of building materials, who are looking to recruit an experienced General Manager to lead and develop their East London distribution centre. Reporting directly to the Regional Director, as General Manager, you will have overall responsibility for managing branch operations and achieving targets for sales volume and margin. Key Responsibilities Sales: Manage branch sales staff to ensure achievement of branch sales and profitability Work with senior management to set sales strategy Monitor daily / weekly sales performance within the branch Work with suppliers on target product promotions Accountable for achieving and exceeding customer service levels Proactively identify changes and improvements to branch operations Overall management responsibility management for sales and operations teams Strategic leadership - set clear objectives and provide motivation to ensure maximum productivity Create a culture which encourages teamwork, ownership and accountability Develop and execute strategic plans for the branch including short, mid and long term forecasting and resource planning Manage monthly and annual cost budgets, seeking more cost-effective alternatives Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with sup...