STARK Building Materials UK
Assistant Branch Manager
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About the Role
Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe and part of the STARK Building Materials UK group, is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager who shares our passion for exceptional customer service.
We offer a fulfilling work environment, career growth opportunities, a competitive salary package, and unique benefits including:
- Generous 34 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Staff discount scheme
- Life assurance
- A range of voluntary benefits (holiday buying, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare packages, retail discounts, and more)
Location: (Not specified; apply to learn details) Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Every alternate Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
As the Assistant Branch Manager, your role will include:
- Providing first-line support to the Branch Manager, leading your team to achieve operational and sales success
- Developing strong relationships with new and existing customers, ensuring proactive engagement and tailored solutions — both in person and via phone
- Mastering Jewson’s product lines and services, enabling your team to deliver outstanding customer experiences
- Assessing the local market to support sales growth strategies
- Utilising internal systems to manage customer orders, schedule deliveries, and communicate progress efficiently
- Maintaining accurate stock levels, including regular stock counts
- Promoting Health & Safety as a core value, ensuring your team and yourself adhere to high standards at work
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Required Skills & Experience
We’re looking for a candidate with:
- A proven background in sales with a track record of exceeding targets
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills, with a customer-centric attitude
- The ability to build, develop, and maintain loyal customer relationships
- Industry experience or knowledge of building materials (advantageous but not mandatory)
- A collaborative and team-driven mindset
What’s in It for You?
Join us and unlock: ✅ Discretionary bonus potential ✅ Access to a broad range of voluntary benefits — including holiday buying, fitness support, car salary sacrifice, and Benenden healthcare ✅ Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources (online GP, mental health support, etc.) ✅ Generous employee discounts
✅ Generous parental leave (enhanced maternity, paternity, or adoption leave) ✅ Retirement savings plan ✅ Life assurance
Why Join STARK?
STARK Building Materials UK encompasses 14 high-profile brands, including Jewson (one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants) and industry specialists like JP Corry, Normans, and Minster – Civils Frazer.
With 600+ branches and distribution centres, we remain one of the largest retailers distributors of building and construction materials in the UK. But beyond size, what truly defines us is:
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🔹 Our people: A team dedicated to experiential, exceptional service 🔹 Trust and responsibility: We’re known as trusted partners in the construction industry, committed to sustainable solutions.
Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared mission to build a responsible future for the industry. Because at STARK, it’s our colleagues who drive us forward.
Our Workplace Values
We value an inclusive environment where every colleague can: 💡 Bring their authentic selves to work 💡 Excel in safety and respect 💡 Contribute to a positive and productive workplace
Your Next Steps
If you’re eager to join and take your career to the next stage in a customer-focused, dynamic team:
📩 Apply today! ✉ Recruitment inquiries: Get in touch with our team. 🔍 Explore opportunities at: [Careers page]((Link TBA))
Important Notes
- Full-time flexibility: While full-time positions are advertised, we’re happy to accommodate part-time or job share arrangements upon request.
- Support for all applicants: We provide reasonable adjustments to ensure you perform at your best during the application and interview process.
- Ban the Box Policy: As a Ban the Box employer, we evaluate all qualified applicants fairly, considering criminal convictions only where relevant.
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