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General Manager

£ Competitive + Benefits

Amersham, Buckinghamshire

33569A

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Are you an experienced Manager or Supervisor, are  you looking for a new challenge or maybe looking to move into a new sector.  We are looking for an inspirational General Manager to join our Amersham TP branch and manage a team of three.

Our Amersham branch is fast paced, with an experienced team of 18 colleagues and 5 vehicles, so if you don't have our product knowledge don’t worry, you will be in good hands. Our success is built on strong relationships with our colleagues, suppliers and customers so it’s essential you build strong relationships quickly.  

Hours - Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm and 1 in 3 Saturdays 8.00am-12.00pm. 


What’s in it for you? 
  • Competitive salary plus an annual bonus
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • We also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from airport parking to theme parks to eating out and cinemas.  

Who are we?
You may not know much about Travis Perkins, but if you look a bit closer you might be surprised, despite our size, we have the values of a family run business and the mindset and ambition of a forward thinking Company.  We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, that's why we have been voted one of the UK’s Top Employers every year since 2010.

What experience do you need?
Previous experience within our sector is advantageous but it's not essential, we want your transferable skills, Inspirational Leadership, Exceptional Sales and Great Customer Service.

What will I be doing?
No one day is the same as the next in TP branch life, and with your new found product knowledge and understanding of our business, here are a few pointers:
  • People management - including 121’s, personal development, 
  • Sales - Setting the sales strategy, team KPI’s and daily targets.
  • You will be responsible for finding local business and developing new business from a list of dormant / low spending accounts and local sales leads. 
  • You will be managing our Top 20 customers, so building relationships quickly is key in this role. 
  • You’ll be visiting customers and project sites. 
  • Achieve sales and profit targets from your allocated existing customers that are currently dormant and for new business that you seek out
  • Always looking for opportunities to improve relationships to develop profitable sales.


Being a General Manager in TP gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop your career, if you choose.  As a new colleague you will be encouraged to enroll onto our development scheme - which are available to colleagues and managers at all levels of our business. 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. 


We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. You be you, it makes us, us.


What are you waiting for, apply today for an immediate interview. Closing date 15th April. 

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