Assistant Branch Manager

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The Company

We are proud to be part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent builders' merchant in the South of England. Our combined group serves our customer base through 123 branches extending from Cornwall to Kent, with revenues in excess of £500 million and employs over 1,700 colleagues. Our companies include Parker Building Supplies, Stamco Timber, Chandlers Building Supplies, Fairalls, Grant & Stone Builders Merchants, RGB Building Supplies, CRS Building Supplies, buildit, devondale, Trading Depot and Total Plumbing Supplies.

The Role

We are recruiting for a new Assistant Branch Manager to join our team in Halesowen support the Branch Manager in running the branch's day to day activities, involving all operating processes and procedures.

• Contribute to the team by maintaining effective levels of communication to achieve shared objectives.
• Develop and maintains strong customer and supplier relationships
• Contributes towards developing the customer base, improving retention, satisfaction, product mix and range
• Contribute in the delivery of sales plans for specific business areas, sectors and products
• Provide advice, information and quotations to ensure a maximum level of sales and margin
• Ensure that sales departmental accounting and credit control procedures are complied with as determined by the Company Financial Management Policies and Procedures
• Be involved in setting and reviewing financial, volume and operational objectives and present monthly reports to the board
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Company guidance and procedures in relation to understanding and disseminating of these policies and practises to your employees ensuring safe working practises are employed within your operation at all times

The Requirements

• Sales Techniques: Knowledge of counter and telephone sales techniques including advanced sales, merchandising and maximising margin.
• Advanced Systems & Branch Procedures: Knowledge of branch administration, audit trail and supply chain awareness.
• Product Knowledge: Specific knowledge of the product lines used in branch

The Hours

44.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday 07:00 -16:00 and alternate Saturdays, 07:00 - 11:00

The Rewards

Joining us means joining the leading and largest Independent Builders' Merchant in the South of England. We provide training, support, and opportunities for career progression through our commitment to creating a great work environment where you're encouraged to be and do your best.

You'll be joining a friendly and welcoming team. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme, employee assistance programme, perks membership and staff discount.