Assistant Branch Manager - Builders Merchants

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Branch Manager to join their well-established client in Hanwell. This is a full-time permanent role, the successful candidate will come from a builders merchant background and would have worked in an Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager or Trade Counter Supervisor role previously.

The Working Hours Are: Monday to Friday 07:00am to 4:30pm & 1 Saturday on 1 off 07:00am to 11:30am

Salary: £32k to £35k per annum

This role involves:

Provide full support for the Branch Manager and take on the role of Branch Manager in their absence.
Provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly and dependable service at the same time optimising branch sales and profit
To efficiently work as part of a team and that our customer expectations are not just met but exceeded
Build effective relationships with customers in order to understand their requirements thus ensuring that the correct products are supplied
Use initiative to identify sales opportunities and offer advice and solutions to customers
Maintain a clean and efficiently merchandised counter area in line with Company Policy
Ensure that company policies are followed at all times when producing paperwork associated with sales
Liaise with suppliers and other branches, departments where necessary
Support the Branch Manager and colleagues in working as a team to ensure the branch operates efficiently and effectively within Company Policy
Always ensure a tidy working environment in line with Health & Safety Guidelines
Perform any other duties including stock-taking, placing orders with suppliers, contacting customers etc as required by the Company

Key Relationships:

Branch Manager
Assistant Manager
Customers
Other Employees
Suppliers
To be considered for this role you must have / be:

Previously worked within a builders merchant environment in a Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor position
Ambitious and driven to support and grow the branch
A positive outlook
Fluent English speaking, reading and writing
Willing to learn new skills
Able to commute to Feltham
Innovative and an fresh open mind

If you would like further information on this role then please contact Jack Ibbotson in our Watford office on (phone number removed) or (url removed)