Branch Manager

Overview

Lead a 12‑person team, drive sales growth, manage operations and safety for Glasgow branch.

Key Responsibilities

• safety management
• risk assessments
• operations management
• customer relations
• performance management
• supplier management

Tasks

-Leading Safety & Wellbeing: Champion a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement. Conduct regular risk assessments and promote best practices, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and engaged. -Safety & Wellbeing Champion: Leading safety standards and fostering a wellbeing culture across the branch. -Operations & Transport Excellence: Ensure high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Lead your team to optimise layout and safety, balancing resource needs, stock levels, and cost control. -Customer Service & Sales: Build lasting relationships with your customers, focusing on your top 10. Identify opportunities, drive sales growth, and swiftly resolve complaints. Collaborate with KAM/NAMs to implement growth strategies. -Leading High Performance: Set ambitious goals, inspire your team, and track performance. Build adaptable teams with a focus on succession planning and continuous development through 1-2-1s. -Managing Commercial Growth: Cultivate strong supplier relationships, capitalise on opportunities, and monitor financial trends to ensure continued business success. Manage stock and working capital efficiently.

Requirements

• negotiator
• communicator
• commercial savvy
• 3+ years
• strategic
• agile

What You Bring

-Skilled Negotiator: Comfortable negotiating face-to-face with customers and suppliers, building strong, long-term relationships. -Excellent Communicator: Able to engage effectively with colleagues and customers, promoting collaboration and clarity. -Commercially Savvy: Understanding P&L, business finances, and the workings of commercial markets. -Experienced: At least 3 years in merchanting or multi-site customer/trade distribution with a proven track record of delivering growth plans. -Strategic Thinker: Able to think long-term, adapt to changing business needs, and bring fresh ideas. -Customer & Colleague Focused: Able to set and achieve growth targets, with a strong focus on both customer satisfaction and team development. -Agile & Adaptable: Flexible in your approach, able to pivot and embrace new opportunities or challenges.

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Benefits

-Attractive annual salary -Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best -Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future -MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more! -Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth -Performance-based bonus that rewards your hard work -Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation

About Travis Perkins Plc

-Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement. -Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts. -Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber. -Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK. -Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects. -Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs. -Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.

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