Vacancy Ref: EM0310 Role: Assistant Manager Industry: Plumbing & Heating Location: Kendal, Cumbria Overview: We're working with a well-established Plumbers Merchant, currently on the lookout for an Assistant Branch Manager to support their team in driving day-to-day operations and delivering exceptional service. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a people-focused environment. You'll be involved in everything from identifying new sales opportunities to ensuring customers walk away with the right solutions for their needs. You’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where team spirit and customer satisfaction go hand-in-hand. Strong relationship-building skills will be essential – both with customers and colleagues – and you’ll be someone who takes pride in helping a branch perform at its best. Benefits: • Negotiable salary DOE • Bonus Scheme • 22 days holiday BH (increasing with service) • Pension Scheme • Life assurance • Financial and educational loans • Benefits portal: Discounts, savings & cash back at numerous retailers • Free on-site parking • Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme • Thorough induction to the business for new-starters Responsibilities: • Assisting the Branch Manager to meet and exceed the branch sales targets • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers • Managing the sales office, branch purchasing and stock control • Liaising with customers via phone, face-to-face and email, providing excellent levels of customer service at all times • Work as a team, assisting in other areas of the branch as/when needed Requirements: • Plumbers Merchant background • Driving Licence • A pro-active approach to sales, with a strong desire and ability to win and grow new business • Experience of customer relationship management and developing a true partnership approach • Excellent communication skills • Team player Hours: • Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm • Saturdays: Alternate Saturday mornings 8am - 12pm If you would like to be part of the success of this already successful business, with great opportunities for the future, please apply today! All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website