GCS Associates
BRANCH MANAGER – BUILDING SUPPLIES

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Role: Branch Manager
Industry: Construction Supplies
Region: Wakefield
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE) plus bonus, vehicle etc.
We are recruiting an experienced Branch Manager for a very well respected plumbers merchant, based in the Wakefield area.
The ideal candidate will currently be a Branch Manager within the construction supplies sector with experience of growing and sustaining a profitable operation. Knowledge of Plumbing & would be preferable however management experience within the builders merchants / building supplies sector would also be of interest.
Taking responsibility for maximising the potential sales and overall profitability of the Branch, Business Development activity will be of paramount importance. Candidates will have a demonstrable experience in sales, negotiation and stock control.
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A great role within a well-respected company, with the opportunity to build and develop your own team. As the Branch Manager you will have overall responsibility for every aspect of the Branch, both Sales and Operations
Branch Manager Attributes / Experience
- Excellent Communication Skills are essential.
- Experience working to challenging targets.
- Strong sales drive and Account Management
- Strong Management experience within the Construction Supplies sector
- Able to lead and develop a Team


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Package
- Salary £45,000 – £50,000 (dependent upon experience)
- Performance related bonus
- Pension
For further information on this Branch Manager within the Plumbing and Heating Supplies sector, please apply online and we’ll be in touch to discuss further.
Tagged as: branch manager, builders merchants, building supplies, business unit manager, construction supplies, depot manager, heating, heavy building materials, heavy side merchants, merchants, operations, plumbing, sales
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