Assistant Branch Manager - Welling, United Kingdom - Arco Recruitment

Arco Recruitment

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Welling, United Kingdom

21 hours ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is one of the UK's leading independent timber and building supplies merchants with branches located across the South East.

Due to an internal promotion, they are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to assist the current Branch Manager in thedaily running for one of their top performing branches.

Position Overview

This role will involve the running of the branch in the branch managers absence and managing staff and operations for the branch.

You would also be accountable for daily administrative tasks as well as dealing with new and existing trade and retail customersand converting their enquiries into sales.

Principal

Responsibilities:

Manage and motivate internal staff members
Manage the branch and deputise for the existing Branch Manager whenever he is away from the branch or on holiday.
Answering incoming phone calls and dealing with customers face to face over the trade counter
Converting initial contacts to sales
Producing quotes and sending them out
Managing CRM, chasing warm leads, and following up on opportunities
Providing technical advice, support and aftersales
Identifying existing customers where there is an opportunity to increase annual spend and developing a trade relationship
Deal with daily administrative tasks including staff rotas

Hours

Monday to Friday 7:30am-5pm with alternative Saturdays 8am-1pm

As with all growing businesses the culture is entrepreneurial and fast paced.

We are looking for an individual who has the appropriate skills and experience to do the job twinned with the desire and capability to grow along with the business which may includegrowing their own team and driving change.