Branch Manager

Pudsey

1 month ago

Applications closed

Role: Branch Manager

Sector: Building Materials Distribution / Construction Supplies / Civils / Drainage

Location: Leeds / Bradford Area

Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 (DOE) plus three bonus schemes (OTE over £58K!), 25 days hols, no weekends.

-Flagship Branch

-Great Company

-Great Package

-Demonstrable Management experience required

-A construction supply background (various sectors) is required

-Operations and Sales experience is required

-Great Prospects

-No weekends and good holiday allowance

Please bear in mind the three bonus schemes that come with this role are designed to give you the opportunity to earn really good money. This bonus structure is designed to keep motivation high and most are paid as long as the branch is in profit so it's all genuinely very achievable with an OTE in excess of £58K!

We are recruiting for a multi-faceted Branch Manager to run a branch of a highly regarded independent builders merchants. This company is well liked by both customers and staff alike and has a focus on the civils / drainage side of the construction supply sector.

This company is growing! How often do you hear that in the merchants world at the moment?

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and methodical individual who must have management / supervisory experience from within the builders merchants world. They do not want a traditional shopkeeper! If you are looking for a back-office to sit in all day then this is not for you! As well as being strong with operations, you must also understand how to motivate a sales team.

The ideal candidate will currently be a Branch Manager within the merchant sector with a proven track record of growing and sustaining a profitable operation. Passion and determination will be a pre-requisite in order to increase a nicely growing pipeline made up of new and existing business. This branch is in a good position financially and is currently surpassing its financial expectations since its launch four years ago. What the company really wants is someone who can keep it going in this direction, taking responsibility for maximising the potential sales and overall profitability of the Branch. It goes without saying that candidates will have a demonstrable track record in sales, negotiation and stock control.

This is a great role within a well-respected company, with the opportunity to mould and inspire the fully-functioning team. As the Branch Manager you will have overall responsibility for every aspect of the branch, both sales and operations.

This is a great opportunity for career development and as such we are a looking for someone with ambition!

The rewards are certainly there for the right person. The bonus packages genuinely reward high achievers.

For further information on this Branch Manager opportunity, please apply online and we'll be in touch to discuss further.

Industry Sector: Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Civils, Pipework, Pipes, Drainage, Heavyside, Plumbing & Heating, Insulation, Roofing. Recruiting Branch Manager, Branch Director, General Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor

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