Assistant Area Branch Manager

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Rexel UK have a great opportunity for an Assistant Area Branch Manager within our Lead Belfast Branch.

As an Assistant Area Branch Manager at Rexel, you will play a key role in supporting the Area Branch Manager to lead and motivate the team, manage daily branch operations, and drive growth. You will help ensure excellent customer satisfaction, efficient processes, and strong team performance, contributing directly to the success of the branch and the wider business.

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 a Assistant Area Branch Manager:

• Supporting the Area 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.

Would Suit: Assistant Manager, Trade Counter Manager, Internal Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Store Manager, Trade Manager

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