Branch Manager Abingdon

2 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Lawsons Whetstone Full time

Branch Manager - Oxford OX13 5AS

Reports to: Area Manager

Position type: Permanent

About Lawsons

 

Lawsons is one of the largest independent Timber, Building & Fencing Merchants in London & South East of England and we are currently operating in our 100th Year. Oxford Fencing Supplies is part of the Lawsons Group, which is the UK's largest independent fencing, timber and builders' merchants and now boasts 36 branches, 720 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England. We have this exciting opportunity at the Oxford location - please apply if you have the skills we need to drive and focus on the performance of this role.


The Role

Responsible for leading and motivating their branch team to achieve sales, gross margin and other key business targets. To manage their Branch with a holistic and strategic approach driving continual growth and improvements. 


What is in it for you...

       Competitive Salary

       23 Days Holiday riding to 25 days in January 2025 + Bank Holidays + Celebration Day annually  

       Profit Share Scheme

       Death In Service

       Income Protection Scheme

       Cycle to Work Scheme.


Key Accountabilities...

       Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through branch account management, which will include face-to-face meetings, telephone and email communication   

       Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and their specialty area of practice 

       Responsible for customer and project pricing management including inflation and price increases, use this information to enable us to improve our margin 

       Develop and maintain individual customer and branch sales plans and customer retention of trading accounts 

       Work closely with assigned manufacturers and distributors to ensure they have a strong understanding of our requirements and expectations 

       Trading with in account limit and supporting of managing the customer credit control 

       Managing, leading and motivating a branch team to achieve success 

       Manage, develop and coach the branch team to its full potential 

       Manage all aspects of underperformance  

       Manage effective completion of day-to-day branch functions in sales, operations & administration 

       To conduct regular staff 1-2-1 performance reviews  

       To manage a fleet of vehicles in accordance to company transport guidelines 

       Sales and Gross Margin of new trading credit accounts 

We would love to meet someone with...

       Proven ability to develop existing and new business 

       Strong understanding of Health & Safety 

       Proven ability in managing and motivating a branch team 

       A proven record of improving a profitable business performance 

       Strong influencing skills and

       Excellent organisational skills 

       Proven track record of problem resolution 

       Strong business acumen 

       A focus on results and sales Driven 

       Excellent leadership and coaching skills




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