Branch Manager (Wholesaler)
Bristol
£35,000 - £38,000 plus benefits




Due to the nature of the business, the successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in terms of working hours - including Sunday AM.




NJR Recruitment are currently working with a well-established Wholesaler, who are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Branch Manager to head up their Bristol operation.


The Branch Manager is responsible for ensuring the financial plan of the branch is delivered through revenue generation and growth and cost control. They promote and deliver the Company ethos in regard to excellence in customer service. The Branch Manager leads, develops and coaches the branch team to share the collective aim and to deliver the result.




Key Responsibilities:


*Delivery of the Company’s financial targets through effective operational processes
*Create an environment of ownership and accountability which will deliver the agreed goals/targets
*Ensure adherence to all Company processes from stock to cash handling to POS activity
*Deliver and facilitate training to boost adherence and efficiency in operational processes


*Use tools such as Power BI and financial analysis to regularly evaluate commercial performance, identifying opportunities for growth and taking steps to realise these
*Identify risk areas and flag these to the business at the earliest opportunity with proposals for mitigation
*Manage costs effectively to ensure profitability targets are met


*Deliver optimum product positioning to increase sales revenue
*Plan and prepare for seasonal trends and position stock accordingly to generate sales
*Create and implement a plan to ensure stock replenishment is effective and efficient
*Identify slow- and fast-moving stock and organise stock accordingly


*Deliver through the team, excellent customer service that drives retention and growth
*Promote a customer centric ethos ensuring that all customer enquiries and interactions are satisfactorily managed
*Find solutions for customers that are balanced by commercial considerations


*Create and ensure a culture of dignity and equality in the workplace
*Set clear targets and measures of success, regularly evaluating performance and providing feedback
*Follow the Company PDR process to evaluate performance
*Develop clear, inclusive communication channels that keep all team members regularly updated on business activities
*Instil a performance-based culture through regular conversations to ensure agreed targets are met, challenging underperformance and celebrating success as appropriate
*Act as a coach to the branch team and develop a strong team with an eye on succession planning
*Recruit, induct and train new team members effectively
*Follow HR procedures in regard to absence management, conduct management, performance management etc


*Keep staff and customers safe
*Ensure routine training is delivered in line with Company and legislative requirements
*Deliver or facilitate training interventions as required
*Ensure compliance from staff in regard to Health and Safety protocols and promote good working practices
*Report any issues in regard to Health and Safety to the Health and Safety manager




The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Branch Manager - within a Trade Counter / Wholesaler environment. You will be an excellent people leader with the ability to coach and develop teams.


Candidates will need a strong working knowledge of warehouse processes and systems and a solid understanding of stock management principles. You will be highly analytical and have excellent IT Skills.




Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16230