We have a great opportunity for a Tool Hire Sales Manager in our Swansea branch. The Swansea Travis Perkins branch is very successful with a large footfall of over 200 customers a day, so it is very busy. The Branch Manager has created a fun and professional atmosphere where there is variety every day, within the tool hire team there are 3 but you will be a part of the wider branch team. Furthermore, we are growing in Swansea, over the next 5 years we have an ambitious development plan. This means the opportunities and the role will continue to change, do you want to be a part of this journey? We are planning long term, we are looking for future Branch Managers and Tool Hire 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: Monday- Friday 7.30am-5.00pm and every other Saturday 8.00am-12.00pm
What's in it for you?
- A competitive salary plus an opportunity to earn bonus
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension, life assurance, sharesave scheme and much more
- Group wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Toolstation). Plus we have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from airport parking to 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, but here are a few pointers:
- Being able to manage all aspects of the tool hire department.
- To develop and execute a local sales action plan that delivers above and beyond to achieve and strive to exceed sales and revenue targets on a monthly and annual basis.
- To meet our customers' demand, you will establish and maintain the correct stock levels to maintain optimum equipment utilisation.
- Through your team you will ensure your department processes test and run, servicing and basic repairs to our equipment in a timely fashion and to set targets.
- Our success is built on strong relationships with our colleagues and customers so it’s essential you can coach and develop your team to deliver the highest standards of service.
- 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 and supplementary products to profitably maximise the sale of goods.
What experience do you need?
We are looking for an ambitious, personable customer service professional. You will be confident dealing with customers over the telephone and in person and you will demonstrate positivity, determination and the determination to succeed in this sales focused position. With previous managerial responsibilities previous Plant/Hire Industry experience or a good understanding of electrical, petrol and diesel equipment would be advantageous, but it is definitely not essential. It doesn't matter what sector you come from, we just need transferable skills - sales experience is essential, inspirational leadership, operational management, great customer service and commercial acumen.
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 Tool Hire 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, who is naturally curious with an entrepreneurial spirit, who can spot a great commercial idea, influence, persuade and deliver it.
- Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC?
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.....
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