Branch Manager - Ascot SL5 8DG
Reports to: Area Manager
Position type: Permanent
About Lawsons
Established in 1921, the Lawsons Group is now the largest independent Timber, Building Materials & Fencing merchant in London and the South East, with branches located from Lincolnshire to the South Coast. The Group includes 17 Lawsons branches and 13 branches of AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies, The Landscape Centre, in addition to Oxford Fencing Supplies, Basingstoke Building Supplies and Witham Timber.
The Role
Responsible for leading and motivating their branch team to achieve sales, gross margin and other key business targets. To manage their Branch with a holistic and strategic approach driving continual growth and improvements.
What is in it for you...
Competitive Salary
23 Days Holiday, rising to 25 days from Jan 2025 + Bank Holidays + Celebration Day annually
Profit Share Scheme
Death In Service
Income Protection Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Key Accountabilities...
Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through branch account management, which will include face-to-face meetings, telephone and email communication
Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and their specialty area of practice
Responsible for customer and project pricing management including inflation and price increases, use this information to enable us to improve our margin
Develop and maintain individual customer and branch sales plans and customer retention of trading accounts
Work closely with assigned manufacturers and distributors to ensure they have a strong understanding of our requirements and expectations
Trading with in account limit and supporting of managing the customer credit control
Managing, leading and motivating a branch team to achieve success
Manage, develop and coach the branch team to its full potential
Manage all aspects of underperformance
Manage effective completion of day-to-day branch functions in sales, operations & administration
To conduct regular staff 1-2-1 performance reviews
To manage a fleet of vehicles in accordance to company transport guidelines
Sales and Gross Margin of new trading credit accounts
We would love to meet someone with...
Proven ability to develop existing and new business
Strong understanding of Health & Safety
Proven ability in managing and motivating a branch team
A proven record of improving a profitable business performance
Strong influencing skills and
Excellent organisational skills
Proven track record of problem resolution
Strong business acumen
A focus on results and sales Driven
Excellent leadership and coaching skills