Assistant Branch Manager (Builders Merchants) £27,500 - £32,500 DOE Progression Bonus Scheme Company Discounts Healthcare Benefits Cardiff Are you from a building materials background with trade counter experience looking to step up and progress into a senior role? Are you looking to advance your career with opportunities for progression to management, driving the growth of a £100 million turnover company? On offer is the opportunity to join an industry-leading builders merchants, supplying a comprehensive range of materials to the construction and engineering industries for the past 9 decades. After acquiring 20 additional merchant brands, this company is looking to continue expanding their materials range and customer base. In this role you will become a fundamental asset to the company. You will be actively supporting the branch manager in facilitating sales and overseeing merchandising and operations within the branch. The Role: Active sales, managing customer accounts and working towards targets Supporting the branch manager to identify new opportunities from these customers through selling of the product families within the business Build and maintain productive relationships with customers and suppliers Identify and recommend profit improvement plans Resolve issues/complaints with supplier/customer orders and deliveries Support the branch manager in managing all employees, ensuring goals are met and staff understand products, processes and procedures Monday to Friday between 7.30-4.00pm including every other Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm The Person: Sales experience within builders merchants or wholesalers Reference Number: BBBH19162 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Construction, Branch Manager, Sales, Business Development, Wales We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. ADZN1_UKTJ