Area Branch Manager – Derby
We have an opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving business growth and empowering teams to achieve their best, to join us as an Area Branch Manager based at our Derby branch and leading multiple branches within the wider region. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel in building relationships and have an aptitude for strategic planning, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement strategic plans for the Area to drive overall business growth and performance.
* Monitor and drive sales performance across branches, ensuring sales and contribution targets are met.
* Manage P&L OPEX across branches to optimize financial performance and ensure cost‑effective operations.
* Lead team development and leadership initiatives across branches, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and high performance.
* Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
* Oversee stock management across branches, ensuring availability and minimizing excess inventory through effective forecasting and planning.
* Drive colleague engagement through effective coaching and support, promoting a positive work environment and high morale.
* Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments of branch teams, providing feedback and development opportunities.
* Facilitate cross‑branch collaboration and knowledge sharing to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement.
* Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and strategic positioning within the cluster.
* Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each branch, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Key Behaviours
* Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
* Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation.
* Holding Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
* Drive Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation meet its objectives.
* Develops Others: Developing people to meet both their career goals and organisations goals.
* Manages Ambiguity: Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations / operating effectively when things are not certain or way forward not clear.
Benefits
* Company Car Scheme.
* Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
* Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme.
* Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years). You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave.
* Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
* Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more.
* Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education.
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