Business Manager

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Join Rexel as a Business Manager in Blackburn!

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and drive success? Rexel is looking for a dynamic Business Manager to lead our Blackburn Branch. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for exceptional customer service, and are eager to grow a high-performing team, this is the opportunity for you!

As a Branch Manager you will take ownership of the day-to-day operation, driving exceptional customer service to ensure repeat sales and provide training & coaching across the team to ensure service level targets are consistently achieved and the team are developed and supported.

Ideally, you will have previous management experience within an electrical wholesale/ trade environment, and have a fresh and innovative approach to sales and attracting new customers to drive branch sales to ensure targets are exceeded.

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
• You are also eligible for the Rexel Company Car scheme* subject to mileage

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed targets
• Drive commercial growth through effective business planning and customer engagement
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company standards
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture focused on development and collaboration
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Behaviours Set for Success:

• FINANCIAL ACUMEN: interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• DEVELOPS OTHERS: developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation's goals
• BALANCES STAKEHOLDERS: anticipating and balancing the need of multiple stakeholders
• INSTILS TRUST: gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
• RESOURCEFULNESS: securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently, building strong-identity teams

What We're Looking For:

• • Proven experience in managing a business unit or branch, ideally within an electrical wholesale or trade environment.
  • A fresh and innovative approach to sales and customer engagement.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and support your team.
  • A natural ability to embrace change and guide your team through transitions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate across functions.

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