Assistant Branch Manager

Assistant Branch Manager

Due to expansion, we're looking for a hands on Assistant Branch Manager to join a well established, family run distributor supplying the automotive, industrial, marine and leisure sectors across the Southwest.

You'll support the Branch Manager in leading an experienced team of around 4 across sales and distribution operations.

We'd especially like to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Electrical wholesale or distribution
• Automotive parts distribution / motor factors
• Industrial distribution, engineering supplies, builder's or plumber's merchants

Branch based role - commutable from Swindon, Wroughton, Badbury, Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton, Lyneham, Cricklade, Shrivenham, Highworth, Faringdon, Wantage, Cirencester, Malmesbury, Chippenham, Tetbury, Carterton, Malborough, Devizes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + branch based performance bonus
• Pension
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company vehicle
• Full product training

The Candidate

• Proven supervisor / team leader experience (ideally in distribution or wholesale).
• Hands on sales experience and the ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Understanding of branch operations.
• Technical aptitude with a willingness to learn and share product knowledge.Background in electrical, industrial, engineering wholesale or automotive parts distribution advantageous.

The Role

• Coaching, training and motivating the team.
• Identifying local market opportunities to grow sales.
• Overseeing all operational aspects, including distribution.
• Liaising with head office teams to maintain stock levels.
• Managing health & safety compliance.
• Working to achieve branch targets and driving improvements to boost performance.