Assistant Manager
Cheltenham
£27,000 to £35,000

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated Assistant Manager to join our ever-growing team. My client has a long tradition of supplying plumbing, heating and bathroom materials to retail and trade customers, you will have strong communication skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service within a merchant environment. You must be comfortable in talking and selling to a variety of customers face to face and over the phone, and support in running the branch alongside the Manager.

Main duties:

* Supporting the Manager in the day to day running of the branch

* Build and maintain relationships with new and existing trade and retail customers

* Drive and achieve your sales targets in line with the agreed budgets

* Serving and exceeding customer expectations on collection and deliveries

* Leading by example, by creating profitable new business opportunities /accounts

* Produce competitive quotations within the customer's time frames and needs

* 100% call back response to our customers

* Managing branch purchasing and stock control

* Covering the Branch Manager's role when required

* Conduct any task when required including warehouse and deliveries

* Collaborate on Trade events and Special offers for our customers

The Candidate

* Excellent communication and customer service skills

* Managerial experience within a merchants would be advantageous

* Strong Excel skills are fundamental for the role.

* Must have a full, clean driving licence

* Ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations.

* Ability to work well within a team but also capable of working independently.

What's in it for you:

* Company bonus scheme

* A contributory pension scheme

* A generous staff discount scheme

* A range of training and development programmes to help you progress your career

* 20 days holiday + Christmas close down + bank holidays off!

* To be part of a fun and outgoing working environment!

Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Ellie at i2i recruitment today!

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