Branch Manager

Location

Bristol | United Kingdom

Job description

Branch Manager

A Branch Manager / Branch Supervisor with a hands-on mentality is required for the flagship branch of a family-run distributor supplying automotive, industrial, marine and leisure markets across the Southwest.

The Branch Manager / Depot Manager will oversee an established and experienced team of around 15, fostering a positive environment and ensuring customer satisfaction and successful branch operation. It is important for our candidate to have a sales focus ; however, they should have some prior experience of operational functions such as health and safety, branch budgets and forecasting.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with an electrical wholesale , electrical distribution , automotive parts distribution , industrial distribution, engineering supplies or builder's merchants background, although this is by no means essential.

Branch Based - Commutable from - Bristol, Bath, Long Ashton, Stoke Gifford, Portbury, Portishead, Congresbury, Chew Magna, Warmley, Saltford, Thonbury, Nailsea, Iron Acton, Yate, Keynsham, Clevedon

££competitive + branch-based performance bonus + pension + 20 days holiday plus bank holidays + use of a company vehicle + full product training

The Candidate

• Previous supervisor / team leader / management experience is required, ideally in a distribution or wholesale environment.
• Hands on sales experience and the ability to develop business relationships.
• An understanding of branch operations .
• A technical aptitude with the ability and willingness to learn, retain and relay product information.
• Our ideal candidate may have experience of working within an electrical, industrial or Engineering wholesale environment or have an automotive parts distribution / motor factor background.

The Role

• Provide training, coaching development and motivation to the team.
• Be aware of and assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities.
• Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations.
• Liaise with buying and distribution teams at head office to ensure correct inventory levels are maintained.
• Manage branch health and safety requirements in line with HSE legislation and company health and safety policies.
• Work with the management team to achieve branch targets .
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions to leverage growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach providing support and assistance across all areas of the branch.

Apply in Confidence

To apply for the position of Branch Manager / Depot Manager please forward your CV to Kayleigh Bradley , Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh directly on 07908 893621 for a further chat on the job.

Don't delay, we're hiring now, apply today!

JOB REF 4024KBBM - Branch Manager - Distribution

Glen Callum Associates are a leading automotive and industrial recruitment agency for sales, operational and marketing positions .

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