Vacancy No 5331 Job Title BRANCH MANAGER- TIMBER Job Description We are retained by a leading and long-established Timber Merchant & Importer who due to internal promotion are seeking an experienced, professional Branch Manager. The role will require an ambitious individual who will be responsible in promoting and developing this already busy and established branch. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven individual who will play a vital role within the business and continually look on ways of improving procedures and driving the Branch forwards. Reporting to: OPERTIONS MANAGER As Branch Manager you will develop and manage the Depot and provide the highest levels of customer services, in order to maximise the sales and profitability, you will lead, motivate and support your team Key Responsibilities as Branch Manager * Ensure Branch is compliant with all Health & Safety * Support, motivate, coach and help raise the performance standards of your team * Understanding customer needs and requirements, research accounts, identify key players * Build both supplier and customer relationships to improve the sales and margin capability of the Branch * Ensure all sales orders, following up sales enquiries and delivery schedules and done quickly and efficiently Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required as Branch Manager * Proven experience in a Timber / Builders Merchants in a managerial position * Experience within the building supply trade essential * General Construction knowledge essential & knowledge of the Construction sector * Excellent people management skills self motivated with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision * Experience of Team Building * Effective communication skills * Customer focused with sound commercial skills. * Good IT skills & PC literate and experience with Microsoft Outlook Location/Area LANCASHIRE Salary Competitive remuneration package