Role: Branch Manager

Industry: Builders Merchants

Region: West Cumbria area around Workington, Cockermouth and Whitehaven

Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 (DOE) plus bonus, company vehicle etc.

We are recruiting an experienced Branch Manager for a very well respected merchant, based in the West Cumbia area around Workington, Cockermouth and Whitehaven.

The ideal candidate will have management experience within the merchant sector with a proven track record of growing and sustaining a profitable operation. Passion and determination will be a pre-requisite in order to build up a pipeline of new and existing business. The ability to mentor and develop colleagues and create a working environment that is enjoyable! We are also looking for candidates outside the of the industry who have a proven track record in management and developing a team.

Taking responsibility for maximising the potential sales and overall profitability of the Branch, Business Development activity will be of paramount importance. It goes without saying that candidates will have a demonstrable track record in sales, negotiation and stock control.

A great role within a well-respected company, with the opportunity to build and develop your own team. As the Branch Manager you will have overall responsibility for every aspect of the Branch, both Sales and Operations.

This is a great opportunity for career development and as such we are a looking for someone with ambition!

Branch Manager attributes / experience:

• Excellent Communication Skills are essential.
• Experience working to challenging targets.
• Able to demonstrate all of the above as well as showing an aptitude for success through confidence, accuracy and team work to ensure we achieve our service guarantees.
• Providing an advisory service to customers.
• Using Market intelligence and analysing Stock Profiles and Sales trends to anticipate future direction.

Package:

• Salary up to £38,000 - £48,000 (dependent upon experience)
• Performance related bonus
• Company car, mobile and laptop
• Pension

For further information on this Branch Manager role please apply online and we'll be in touch to discuss further.