Our client are a leading distributor of lightside building supplies to a mixture of trade and retail customers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in a busy branch in South East London not far from Brixton. They are looking for an experienced Branch Manager to join their team and help push the branch forward.
To succeed in the role of Branch Manager you will:
• Be able to demonstrate management or supervisory experience in a similar or relevant role
• Have experience of developing a team
• Have a proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
• Be enthusiastic and proactive about selling and be able to inspire staff to achieve high levels of customer service
• Understand our focus on customer service and other company values
• Have the ability to positively represent the Company to a wide range of customers
• Be able to work on your own initiative
• Knowledge of the local area would be beneficial
Who we are looking for to join our team:
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive excellence
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations
• Previous experience in the Decorative Industry would be an advantage not essential, as full will training will be given to the right candidate
• Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality - happy to help both customers and colleagues
• Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can be relied upon to work as an individual at all times
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
• Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
• Willing to attend training to become a Fire
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:
• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday, including an allowance for selected bank holidays - increasing with service
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
• Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need it
• Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
• Comprehensive Induction Programme and ongoing development
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District