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Witham Timber

Witham Timber is part of the Lawsons Group, which is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 37 branches, 750 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.

The Role

To ensure the overall success of all the functions of a branch, by effectively managing all operational activities, sales and margins, recruitment, Health & Safety and building a rapport with staff and with customers to attract new business. Responsibility for making sure that the branch meets its goals and objectives whilst meeting company deadlines.

Branch Postcode - PE21 7SW

Key Accountabilities…

• Exceed Sales, Margins, and profit budgets whilst controlling costs as agreed
• Ensure Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met
• Recruit, develop and motivate the individuals within your team to reach their full potential
• Regularly communicate branch and company performance to the team
• Undertake disciplinary and grievance procedures when required
• Take overall responsibility for all administrative and auditable tasks
• Contribute and communicate ideas, proposals and initiatives for improving operations and administration procedures to develop/expand the Company
• Adhere to the Company's high standards of Health & Safety and Security
• All aspects of day-to-day management of the branch
• Capitalise on opportunities for cost savings across the business
• Deputise for the Branch Manager in their absence

We would love to meet someone with…

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Manager in a Builders Merchants.
• Role-modelling behaviours (holding high level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality within the department)
• Excellent communication, Influencing and negotiating skills.

• Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivated
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leader with good entrepreneurial skills
• Ability to be hands-on where needed and lead from the front when required
• Someone who will promote and adhere to the company's cultures, values and professionalism
• Commercial Awareness of the Industry
• Excellent IT skills (word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Previous sales and operations experience
• Understanding of the business financials

What is in it for you…

• Competitive salary

• 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Scheme
• Employee Assisted Programme