Assistant Manager
Cheltenham
£27,000 to £35,000
We are looking for an ambitious, motivated Assistant Manager to join our ever-growing team. My client has a long tradition of supplying plumbing, heating and bathroom materials to retail and trade customers, you will have strong communication skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service within a merchant environment. You must be comfortable in talking and selling to a variety of customers face to face and over the phone, and support in running the branch alongside the Manager.
Main duties:
* Supporting the Manager in the day to day running of the branch
* Build and maintain relationships with new and existing trade and retail customers
* Drive and achieve your sales targets in line with the agreed budgets
* Serving and exceeding customer expectations on collection and deliveries
* Leading by example, by creating profitable new business opportunities /accounts
* Produce competitive quotations within the customer’s time frames and needs
* 100% call back response to our customers
* Managing branch purchasing and stock control
* Covering the Branch Manager’s role when required
* Conduct any task when required including warehouse and deliveries
* Collaborate on Trade events and Special offers for our customers
The Candidate
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Managerial experience within a merchants would be advantageous
* Strong Excel skills are fundamental for the role.
* Must have a full, clean driving licence
* Ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations.
* Ability to work well within a team but also capable of working independently.
What’s in it for you:
* Company bonus scheme
* A contributory pension scheme
* A generous staff discount scheme
* A range of training and development programmes to help you progress your career
* 20 days holiday + Christmas close down + bank holidays off!
* To be part of a fun and outgoing working environment!
Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Ellie at i2i recruitment today!
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