Our Clients are looking to fill a vacancy at Branch Manager level - This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who either currently works as a Store Manager within the trade counter/Retail sector or is looking to progress from the level of Assistant/Deputy Manager within these sectors

ROLE : BRANCH MANAGER - KENDAL LA9 7EN

Salary - £30,000 plus bonus 

Trade counters

Our trade counters are a positive and thriving environment where we put customers at the heart of everything we do and know that the team in our branches play a vital role in that. We are a growing, dynamic business and we’re looking for team players to grow with us. If you’ve got a can-do, will-do attitude and an eagerness to learn, you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for. 

The role of a Branch Manager:

• Leads the branch team to provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain high standards within the trade counter area and warehouse.
• Has a can-do/will-do attitude and able to work within a small team.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Lead by example.
• Lead the branch team to achieve branch performance targets.
• Has mentoring and coaching skills to bring the best out of your team.

Our ideal Branch Manager:

Will be a strong leader with sound commercial awareness.

Will be decisive.

Will have a friendly, welcoming attitude and have energy and passion that is required to deliver what our customers require.

Must have a full valid driving license. A forklift truck license would be preferable but if not, training will be provided.

Good organisational skills and be IT literate.

Experience in a trade counter environment would be preferred but not essential as the right attitude and drive will overcome any lack of this experience. Full training will be provided

What you’ll get

• A competitive salary with the potential to earn a performance related bonus.
• 24 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays.
• 44 hour per week contract.
• Company pension.
• Generous staff discount.
• The chance to join a vibrant, progressive company that looks after their people.
• The opportunity to voice your ideas and help shape the future of the business.
• Real career prospects for the right people within any of the many businesses within the Group Plc.
• Enrolment within “Lifeworks” which entitles the employee to discounts at many high-street and online retailers as well as a wider range of additional benefits.
• Monthly awards where our people are recognised for outstanding contributions. 
• On the job and on-line training. We invest in our people.