Assistant Branch Manager

Looking for a new challenge, maybe a new industry, do you have exceptional Customer Service experience along with Sales and some Supervisory experience, then look no further, we have a great management role for you.  We are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager in our Okehampton branch.

This is a great first branch to really understand how Travis Perkins branches operate and you don't need to come from our sector or know our products!  Really, Yes !

The Okehampton branch is a great team, the Branch Manager has created a fun and professional atmosphere, they have 6 colleagues and 1 vehicle, it's a busy branch with a footfall of around 70 Trade customers a day.  We are planning long term, so we are looking for future Branch Managers, so if you are willing to learn every aspect of branch life, are hard working and ambitious, we would love to hear from you.

Hours - We are open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5pm and Saturdays 8am -12pm, you don't have to work every Saturday, our colleagues do 2 in 4.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary package plus an annual bonus

• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Save-as-you-earn scheme / Buy-as-you-earn scheme / Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discounts across a variety of our Group businesses including; 20% off at Toolstation, we also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas. 

What will I be doing?

No one day is the same as the next in TP branch life, and now that you have had a great onboarding and induction, here are a few pointers:

• With your learned knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a pivotal contact for our customers, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommending alternatives to meet their individual needs and maximise the sale of goods.

• Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help coach a team to deliver the highest standards of service.  

• Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that all our colleagues and customers leave the Branch safely, by adhering to all stay safe policies and procedures.

• Being commercially aware, you will support the Branch Manager in managing all aspects of the Okehampton Branch and business.

What experience do you need?

We really don’t mind what sector you come from, we just want your transferable skills, leadership, sales experience and great customer service.

Does this sound like you?

We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below - they are in the DNA of all our fantastic Assistant Branch Managers.  Are you:

• Passionate, inspirational and an engaging leader, who has the ability to create and cultivate a “one team” approach through collaboration and motivation. 

• Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.

• Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

• Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC?

Being an Assistant Branch Manager in TP gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop.  How will you know you are doing a great job and developing your career? Simple. We will support you with a development plan that embraces our values. 

Application closing date 21/04/2022