Some of the key focus areas as an Area Branch Manager will be to:
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Desired skills and capabilities
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential, along with robust financial acumen in areas such as margin management, pricing, operational expenditure, and resource management.
* A diverse skill set that includes strong commercial acumen along with exceptional leadership and coaching skills.
* Excellent customer service and relationship‑building capabilities, as well as proficiency in inventory management and stock profiling.
* The ability to organise and multitask effectively is crucial, and you must be able to communicate across all levels and deliver challenging messages.
Benefits of a Career with Rexel
* 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.
Location: Redruth branch, South West region – leading multiple branches within the wider South West region.
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