Assistant Branch Manager

*Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager*
*Location: North Shields*
*About the role of Assistant Branch Manager at JT Dove:*
Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting development opportunity for a proactive individual to support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of our flagship branch.
It is the ideal position if you are an ambitious individual looking to develop and progress further in the company management structure.
*The main duties for this role include:*
* Generally assist and deputise for General Manager.
* Delivering exceptional levels of customer service in a customer facing role.
* Promoting a culture of high performance, achieving and exceeding branch sales targets.
* Maintaining discipline and morale within the branch.
* Build strong customer relations and cultivate new business.
* Control and purchase of stock within Company guidelines.
* Organising accurate stock checks as required.
* Optimising the use and cost effectiveness of branch transport and equipment to provide an effective delivery service.
* Accepting authority as delegated.
* Attending any meetings in the absence of the General Manager.
* Delivering high standards of work within a fast-paced environment.
*The ideal candidate will have:*
* Expert product knowledge, ideally gained from within the Builders Merchant sector
* Leadership and people management skills
* Strong communication skills
* Knowledge of key H&S standards
* Ability to be adaptable and resilient to ever-changing situations on a daily basis
* Team player who works well under pressure
* Good understanding of stock processes
*What we can offer you:*
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
* Market leading profit share
* Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* Employee Discount
* The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 07.30am to 5.00pm plus alternate Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm.
*For more information about the role*, please contact Michael Baker, General Manager on ##### #####.
*The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Wednesday 3rd July, 2024.*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Application question(s):
* Please confirm you are able to commute to this location (NE29 8RZ) daily.
Experience:
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/07/2024