Assistant Branch Manager

Exciting new opportunity not to be missed! Huws Gray is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Branch Manager from within the Building and Construction industry for our successful builder’s merchant in Queensferry. We offer a very competitive basic salary depending on attitude and experience plus a lucrative bonus based on results which will be discussed in interview.

Since our formation in 1990, Huws Gray has developed from a single branch in Anglesey to one of the largest independent Builders Merchants in terms of branches. Including our Head Office in Anglesey we currently have over 50 branches stretching from Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire up to Bolton in the North West and across to Derby in the Midlands.

As our Assistant Branch Manager you will report directly into your branch manager and demonstrate your proven leadership skills in creating a highly-motivated branch which will ultimately grow sales and profit within your local area and help Huws Gray continue to be successful.

At Huws Gray we want our Assistant Branch Manager to be fully accountable for the successful running of your branch along with the branch manager and MUST have previous experience of working within a building merchant and will therefore be responsible for the following:

- Effectively manage all branch resources (people, building, machines and vehicles)

- Effectively communicating, motivating, allocating and delegating tasks and responsibilities throughout the branch.

- Ensure the branch achieves and exceeds monthly and annual targets

- Develop an effective relationship with your Branch Manager

- Attract and retain staff by adopting a coaching and mentoring role

- Ensure that your branch is secure and fully compliant and that all company procedures are implemented and carried out.

- Demonstrating your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills by liaising with head office for all HR, sales ledger, purchase ledge and Health and Safety issues.

- Build strong relationships with suppliers and your customers  

To become our Assistant Branch Manager you will have the following skills and experience:

- Previous experience of working within a building merchant is essential.

- Previous management experience in the building or construction industry working as either a branch manager, general manager or exceptional assistant branch manager looking for their next step up in their management career.

- Extensive experience leading and managing a team with a proven track record of achieving targets and results.

- Lead by example and provide a hands on approach to management

- Be a team player but also work on your own initiative

- Motivated, energetic and passionate about your work

- Approachable, positive and polite with excellent communication skills

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our next Assistant Branch Manager then please click 'Apply' today