Branch Manager

Are you an experienced Store/Unit/Branch Manager looking for a change in career and maybe sector, are you sales, customer and operationally focused?  Do you enjoy leading a team from the front and have a thirst for learning? Then look no further! We are looking for a Branch Manager to join our branch in the Leamington Spa.

For 15 years, Benchmarx, part of the Travis Perkins Group, have offered a high quality range of kitchens and joinery products backed up by excellent service.  But what really sets us apart is a company culture of being great people to work with, whether as colleagues or with our valued customers.  

Where will I be working?

At our Leamington branch you will be in charge of 7 colleagues and 1 vehicle. This branch has a really positive attitude and they all have a passion for excellent customer service and sales. As a Branch Manager your working week will be Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5pm and Saturdays 8am - 12pm (working 2 in 4 Saturdays). Like our customers we enjoy our bank holidays off!

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary, annual bonus and car allowance

• 22 days holiday plus bank holiday

• 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. 

• Competitive Family Friendly Policies 

What will I be doing?

• No one day is the same as the next in TP branch life, but with your new found knowledge of our business, here are a few pointers:

• Our success is built on strong relationships with our colleagues and customers so it’s essential you can coach and develop a 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 to profitably maximise the sale of goods.

• You'll be involved in all aspects of management, including Branch Manager meetings and conference calls. 

• You'll be required to move around the branches to gain further exposure (from time to time). 

• Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that all our colleagues and customers leave the Branch safely, by adhering to all stay safe policies and procedures.

• Being able to commercially manage all aspects of a Branch and business.

What experience do you need?

You don't need you to come from our sector, we are looking for transferable skills - inspirational leadership, operational management, sales experience, great customer service, commercial acumen, Business development and knowledge of health and safety. Sales experience is key for this role.

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 Branch Manager.  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 who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment, who is naturally curious with an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.

• Able to 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.