ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER BASED: BALLYMENA JP Corry, BITCs Responsible Company of the Year (2024) is a leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. By hiring the right people for the job, who align with our values of Decency, Passion and Pride we provide excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through equipping you with the right tools and training we lay a solid foundation for you to make your career a successful one with us. WHY WORK AT JP CORRY: Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year pro rata inc statutory holidays Build your own benefits package & tailor to suit your needs: options to include high street discount vouchers & health checks Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Training opportunities, development & career growth Staff Discount from JP Corry Branches Aviva Digicare+ Bonus scheme opportunity for annual bonus Access to Women In Business Membership Volunteering & fundraising opportunities High 5 staff reward & recognition scheme WHAT IS THE ROLE?Working in strong collaboration with the Branch Manager, the role of Assistant Branch Manager is to support a high performing team to drive sales and deliver exceptional customer experience. This role is all about delivering sales through people, performance and operational excellence helping colleagues grow, maintaining compliance and safety standards and ensuring the branch consistently deliver strong results. Youll play a key role in driving success at branch level while developing you leadership skills. With a focus on growth, wellbeing and customer excellence. Youll be part of a supportive, values-led business with a clear purpose: Building our future, through helping others build theirs. Branch opening hours are Mon - Thurs 07.30 - 17.00 Fri 07.30 - 16.00 Sat 08.00 - 12.00 and we are flexible to consider a variety of working hours/patterns to suit your needs! WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Supporting the Branch Manager in delivering branch sales, profitability, and customer service targets Champion a strong health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards Assist with people management, i.e. onboarding, training & development and absence management Drive performance through effective use of company systems and data insights Build lasting customer relationships and support sales growth strategies Oversee operational standards, stock, and commercial processes to maximise efficiency Promote our values of Decency, Passion and Pride in all interactions with stakeholders WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? Evidence prior experience of team supervision and leadership Strong sense of commercial awareness Knowledge of Health and Safety A passion for delivering customer service excellence Competent in the use of IT, including but not limited to trading systems and Microsoft packages Strong communication and interpersonal skills; written, phone and face to face Knowledge of building materials construction market would be advantageous but not essential Full and clean driving license would be advantageous but not essential CLOSING DATE: 25TH JANUARY 2025 JP CORRY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Skills: Branch Manager Assistant Manager Manager