We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Assistant Branch Manager to join our Grantham Branch.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Branch Manager to lead and inspire the team, manage daily operations, and drive branch growth.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hitting sales targets, and excel at motivating teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The Benefits of a Career with Rexel:
* Gainshare bonus scheme, allowing you to be directly rewarded for growth
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and enjoy your birthday off too!
* Competitive enhanced family leave benefits
* Extensive Learning and Development opportunities from day one
* Opportunity to Buy and Sell annual leave
* Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support programme
* Staff discount on our webshop!
* Exclusive holiday offers through our travel partner
* Free financial education and mortgage advice
Some of the core areas you will be accountable for as an Assistant Branch Manager:
* Supporting the Branch Manager in leading and motivating the team to meet targets and improve performance
* Overseeing daily branch operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high service quality
* Monitoring and analysing performance metrics to provide actionable insights
* Building strong customer relationships and manage pricing, terms, and accounts to maintain profitability
* Managing inventory to balance product availability and stock levels
* Identifying and addressing training needs to develop team skills
* Ensuring health and safety compliance and promote a positive work environment
* Collaborating with other departments to drive branch growth and seamless operations
* Participating in performance reviews and prepare reports to support strategic decision-making
Behaviours needed to be successful in this role:
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
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 meets its objectives
Develops Others: Developing people to meet both their career goals and organisations goals
Courage & Risk Taking: stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
Curious: Seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using formal & informal learning channels
Skills set for success:
* To succeed in this role, you must have strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively engage with customers and stakeholders.
* You should be proficient in team development and training facilitation to enhance team capabilities.
* An excellent customer service orientation with a focus on building long-term relationships is essential, along with a solid understanding of inventory management practices and stock control.
* Strong organisational skills are necessary to manage daily operations and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Additionally, you should be able to collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to achieve branch objectives and possess analytical skills to interpret performance data and drive informed decision-making.
At Rexel, we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce