Assistant Branch Manager

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We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Assistant Branch Manager to join our Grantham Branch.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Branch Manager to lead and inspire the team, manage daily operations, and drive branch growth.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hitting sales targets, and excel at motivating teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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 Branch Manager:

• Supporting the 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.

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