Assistant Branch Manager

To ensure the overall success of all the functions of a branch, by effectively managing all operational activities, sales and margins, recruitment, Health & Safety and building a rapport with staff and with customers to attract new business. Responsibility for making sure that the branch meets its goals and objectives whilst meeting company deadlines.,

• Exceed Sales, Margins, and profit budgets whilst controlling costs as agreed


• Ensure Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met


• Recruit, develop and motivate the individuals within your team to reach their full potential


• Regularly communicate branch and company performance to the team


• Undertake disciplinary and grievance procedures when required


• Take overall responsibility for all administrative and auditable tasks


• Contribute and communicate ideas, proposals and initiatives for improving operations and administration procedures to develop/expand the Company


• Adhere to the Company's high standards of Health & Safety and Security


• All aspects of day-to-day management of the branch


• Capitalise on opportunities for cost savings across the business


• Deputise for the Branch Manager in their absence
  
  Previous experience working as an Assistant Manager in a Builders Merchants (Essential)



• Role-modelling behaviours (holding high level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality within the department)


• Excellent communication, Influencing and negotiating skills.



• Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivated


• Excellent time management skills


• Strong leader with good entrepreneurial skills


• Ability to be hands-on where needed and lead from the front when required


• Someone who will promote and adhere to the company's cultures, values and professionalism


• Commercial Awareness of the Industry


• Excellent IT skills (word, Excel, and Outlook)


• Previous sales and operations experience


• Understanding of the business financials
  
  £32,000 - £35,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience



• 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Pension Scheme


• Death In Service Scheme


• Employee Assisted Programme