Role: General Manager
Industry: Building Materials
Region: East London
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE) plus bonus, company vehicle etc.
Overview
We're working with a leading distributor of building materials, who are looking to recruit an experienced General Manager to lead and develop their East London distribution centre.
Reporting directly to the Regional Director, as General Manager, you will have overall responsibility for managing branch operations and achieving targets for sales volume and margin.
Key Responsibilities
Sales:
Manage branch sales staff to ensure achievement of branch sales and profitability
Work with senior management to set sales strategy
Monitor daily / weekly sales performance within the branch
Work with suppliers on target product promotions
Accountable for achieving and exceeding customer service levels
Proactively identify changes and improvements to branch operations
Overall management responsibility management for sales and operations teams
Strategic leadership - set clear objectives and provide motivation to ensure maximum productivity
Create a culture which encourages teamwork, ownership and accountability
Develop and execute strategic plans for the branch including short, mid and long term forecasting and resource planning
Manage monthly and annual cost budgets, seeking more cost-effective alternatives
Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with suppliers, ensuring all purcha...