Branch Manager

Are you an experienced Branch/Store/Unit Manager looking to develop your career further? Are you ready to take your next career step? We are Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest builders merchant and we have an exciting opportunity for someone to take the reins of our branch in Lydney.

Where will you be working?

The role of Branch Manager is one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions in our business, and this is no exception, Lydney branch (located on Church Road, Gloucester) is one of our smaller branches based in our South West and Wales region. The branch already has a fantastic, well established team of over 6 colleagues, they operate one HGV and there is a satellite tool hire team too. Customer footfall is strong, the workplace is a busy one

Working hours are Mon-Fri 7.30am - 5.00pm, Saturdays 8.00am - 12.00pm but only working 2 in 4 Saturdays.

What’s in it for you?

If career development is important for you, whether you are operationally focused or sales driven then your future career path could lead you to roles such as a Regional Operations Manager, Regional Sales Manager or a Regional Director.

In return for your hard work you will receive the following:

myMoney - competitive salary/annual leave, car allowance, contributory pension scheme plus other benefits including bonus, private medical insurance, Life Insurance, ShareScheme and mortgage advice myColleagueDiscount - savings across the TP Group including tool hire and ToolStation  myHealth - Aviva DigiCare, Cycle to Work, access to our online Wellbeing Centre plus more myLife - myCar options (NovaLease/MotivaDirect), legal services advice myInfoHub - access to our new learning platform, apprenticeship opportunities, StayWell hub. We have a number recognised Management Apprentice programs to support your development, including our level 5 Management program to support you further in your career PLUS a huge array of everyday savings via our employee discount programme and family friendly HR policies

What will you be doing?

Developing strong relationships with customers and suppliers in order to build profitable business growth. Build regular, productive and focused contact with the Area Sales Rep for the branch in order to drive value add to the customers Manage the full operation of the branch and ensure that the branch layout is What Great Looks Like standards for safety, storage efficiency, housekeeping and ability of customers to find products Be in control of sales, margin and overheads to exceed your AOP and deliver best in class financial performance Set the tone and champion a Stay Safe culture across the branch at all times promoting a healthy workplace and colleague wellbeing You will lead, motivate, engage, delegate to empower your team to work together and deliver great service for our customers

Does this sound like you?

The successful candidate will already be supporting/managing a similar size store or branch and will have relevant skills and experience. We are looking for transferable skills of Inspirational Leadership, Operational Management, Sales, Great Customer Service and Commercial Acumen . These align against our values: We Care, We Give our Best to be the Best and We’re Better Together .

Are you:

A passionate, inspirational and engaging leader, able to delegate successfully and empower colleagues to take accountability and lead areas of the branch, creating and cultivating that “one team” approach? Highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive? Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment, with an entrepreneurial spirit?

Intere sted? Please apply NOW

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