Branch Manager - Building Products

at  Elk Recruitment

JOB SUMMARY:

The Branch Manager will be overseeing the day to day running of the store, ensuring all KPI’s are met and adhering to all company procedures. This person will have management exeprience and have previous experience working for a builder provider/construction sales. The Branch Manager will have excellent communciation skills and be a role model to all staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous management experience essential, preferably within a busy Builder Providers or similar business
• Strong understanding of the construction industry.
• Competence with standard software packages, including MS Word, Excel and basic accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve Branch targets and objectives.

• Working with the Regional Manager and Sales Representatives to establish and meet monthly turnover targets.
• Management of all key Branch functions, including Trade, Retail, DIY, Showroom, Internal and External Sales.
• Maintaining a clean, well-organised and properly merchandised Store at all times.
• Providing appropriate direction and support to staff in delivering exceptional levels of customer service.
• Management of stock and purchasing, including inventory levels to ensure adequate stocks are maintained, while remaining within working capital guidelines as set out by the Board.
• Overseeing yard and transport functions.
• Management and regular review of all cost inputs, including haulage/delivery and overhead costs.
• Communication of key sales and performance targets within the Branch.
• Ensuring guidelines and procedures are implemented and adhered to, regarding management of staff, credit control and administration.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Legislation including adherence to Company Policy and Procedures regarding the operation of a safe environment for employees and customers.
• Management of staff, including attendance, time keeping and disciplinary procedures, where appropriate.
• Any other duties as required in accordance with the requirements of the business.