GCS Associates
Branch Manager - Building Supplies
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Branch Manager - Building Supplies
Role: Branch Manager / General Manager
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Industry:
Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies
Region:
Newcastle area
Salary:
£50,000 - £57,000 (DOE) plus bonus, company vehicle etc.
Opportunity
An opportunity to run a great branch
- A well respected business.
- A huge range of construction supply products
- Someone Required Who's Good With Sales And Operations
Role Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Branch Manager / General Manager / Branch Director for a very well respected merchant, liked by the staff and customers alike.
Our client is a well-respected and long-established distributor of construction supplies / building materials. Their branch is in the Newcastle area and requires a new Branch Manager. This is a busy site and it needs someone to keep it going in the right direction. The autonomy is strong with this position and therefore you must be able to run all aspects of a branch and organise your team accordingly.
This is an important branch, therefore you will have various departmental managers beneath you but ultimately you will take responsibility for maximising the potential sales and overall profitability of the Branch. It goes without saying that candidates will have to possess a demonstrable track record in sales, negotiation and stock control. The sales and the operations of the branch will be under your control.
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will currently be a Branch Manager within the merchant sector with a proven track record of growing and sustaining a profitable operation. Passion and determination will be a pre-requisite in order maintain the strong business relationships already in place and to help build up a pipeline of new customers too. Basically, the branch's position is sound but they don't want to be static in terms of market share.
This is a great role within a well-respected company, with the opportunity to build and develop your own team where you see fit. You should be able to use market intelligence and analyse stock profiles as well as sales trends to anticipate future directions.
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You should be someone that people will want to work for. You should be able to motivate your team and inspire them! Please bear in mind your management experience must be from the Builder's Merchants or the Construction Supply world.
This is a great opportunity for career development and as such we are looking for someone with ambition!
The rewards are clear. The package is strong and the future rewards are there too. If the chosen candidate fulfils the role successfully then further career development is distinctly possible.
Industry Sector:
Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Hardwood, Softwood, Machining, Civils, Drainage, Heavyside, Plumbing & Heating, Insulation, Roofing.
Recruitment Keywords:
Branch Manager, Branch Director, General Manager, Depot Manager, Centre Manager, Store Manager.
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