branch manager Manchester, England
Job description
Putting people at the heart of what we do
With more than 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.
With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.
Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.
What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Assistant Branch Manager?
An exciting vacancy has arisen at our Manchester branch for an Assistant Branch Manager. The purpose of the role will be to assist in all areas of merchant branch management, incorporating the following duties:
- Assisting the Branch Manager with creating a business plan for the Branch which optimises economic growth and profitability.
- Assisting the Branch Manager in managing the Branch so as to achieve or exceed set Branch KPIs and in line with changing market conditions.
- Assist with overhead expenditure control.
- Working cooperatively with other Branches and Group companies, to the overall benefit of the Company and Group.
- Assist with assessing and the delivery of training requirements for branch staff.
- Ensuring the Branch operates to a high standard of customer service.
- Ensuring the Branch operates as a safe working environment, in compliance with the Health & Safety policy and all H&S procedures.
- Ensuring the Branch operates in compliance with published company internal audit procedures.
- Assist with branch Marketing activities, HR and general administration
- Other duties and responsibilities, express and implied, which arise from the nature and character of the post within the department as deemed by the Branch Manager.
What is required to be a part of our team?
- Proven record of accomplishment within the Merchant industry
- Effective people management and team leadership.
- Providing high standards of customer service.
- Have excellent product knowledge and experience of maintaining optimum stock levels and stock availability.
- Demonstrate proactive sales activity with excellent margin awareness.
- Availability to work full-time: Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200).
Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?
Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary
- 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave
- Employee Referral Scheme: an ability to earn £500 for each successful HGV Driver referral
- Length of service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Company sick pay
- Online Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
- Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
- Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount
- Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester, M4 5HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available for full time work Monday to Friday plus alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200)?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Supervising people/teams: 1 year (required)
- work experience in the timber and builders merchanting: 1 year (required)
- timber & building materials product knowledge: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/06/2023
About Howarth Timber Group
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: group.howarth-timber.co.uk
