Assistant Branch Manager
Key Details
Job Type: Assistant Branch Manager
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £24,500 + Excellent Bens Package & Bonus
Description
Assistant Branch Manager
Reading, Berkshire
40 hours per week over 5 days
Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota
£24,500 plus pension and company benefits
31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service
Free life assurance
5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements
Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependants
Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis,
Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
Comprehensive Induction Programme
After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District
An exciting opportunity to join one of the trade market leaders in their sector,
They are offering a fantastic salary with many benefits, this is the company everyone wants to work for, and with the above package we can see why!
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As an Assistant Branch manager for this business, some of your responsibilities will include:
Assist the Branch Manager with developing the branch and the team including deputising in their absence
Have keyholder responsibilities, cashing up and associated supervisory tasks
Allocate work to the team, keeping them motivated and driven
Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
Planning and agreeing sales forecasts with the Branch Manager in line with Company targets
Ensuring orders and enquiries are dealt with and followed up on promptly
Mix paint for Customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service
Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales
Assisting with stock maintenance in the branch
Who we are looking for to join our team:
Experience in a retail environment, ideally in a team leader or supervisory role
Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations
Highly motivated with the drive to succeed and do a great job
Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality - happy to help both customers and colleagues
The ability to motivate and inspire colleagues to achieve the highest level of customer service
Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can be relied upon to work as an individual at all times
Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
Willing to attend training to become a Fire Marshall and/or First Aider if required
Ideally lives within a close proximity to the store to be able to respond to potential alarm calls out of hours
An interest in our industry would be advantageous but not essential as product training will be given
ABOUT US
This role is being handled by Venture Recruitment, a specialist Trade, Retail, and KBB recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. Working in partnership with Venture Recruitment will mean working with experienced sector specialists committed to ensuring a first class service. We work with some of the UK’s biggest and most progressive companies so please apply today to find out how we can support you with your next career move.