Branch Manager

Are you an experienced Branch/Store/Unit Manager looking to develop your career further? Are you ready to step into a dedicated specialist operation? We are seeking a strong people/sales/customer service manager to take the reins of our Glasgow branch.  We are Keyline, part of Travis Perkins Group, and we are planning for the long term. 

Where will you be working?

Keyline are the the UK's number one supplier of specialist civils and drainage solutions with a nationwide branch network of over 40 branches, stocking materials that help our customers build, protect and maintain the vital construction - from roads to megastructures, and flood defence, energy, water and data supply - we all depend on to live our lives.

Our Glasgow branch employs 12 staff made up of sales, drivers and warehouse staff, we run 4 HGV vehicles all from our impressive 1.4 acre site.

The role of Branch Manager is one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions in our business, and this is no exception. This is a Monday- Friday full time role-  NO WEEKENDS!

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. Keyline is a successful part of  the Travis Perkins Group plc the opportunities are wide and varied.

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

• A competitive salary, annual bonus and a car allowance.

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Private health care & contributory pension

• Great discounts across the Travis Perkins Group businesses, including Toolstation.  We also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas. 

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 wider team in order to drive value add to the customers

• Manage the full operation of the branch and ensure that you meet all standards for safety, deliver storage efficiency, housekeeping and support the ability of customers to find the right products

• Be in control of sales, margin and overheads to exceed targets 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?
  
  

Interested? Please apply NOW!

You may not know much about Travis Perkins Group plc, 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. We offer our employees access to extensive career opportunities across our 5 leading businesses.  We operate out of more than 1400 outlets nationwide and have over 20,000 colleagues.

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.

To keep our business and customers safe, if you are successful in the role you will be made a conditional offer subject to additional background checks including criminal record (basic DBS), adverse financial, media search, directors search, occupational history, professional membership/qualification.