A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Branch Manager to work for a distributor of products for trade. Working within the depot, you will take a proactive role in managing branch operations, increasing sales and exceeding customers expectations. This is a key role providing the branch with its continued commitment to providing a high quality service to customers and ensuring all current and future sales opportunities are maximised. The RoleBuilding strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and retain businessCommunicate company plans, goals and objectives to the team Supporting the Branch Manager with running the branch and providing support and leadership for the branch teamWorking with the Branch Manager in the execution of the Sales plan for the branchOverseeing and leading operations side of the branch ensuring transport and yard is operating efficiently to provide the best experience for the customerFollowing all health and safety guidelines ensuring the branch is a safe environment for both colleagues and customersExperience RequiredPrevious supervisory experience within a trade / distribution / retail environment Customer focused with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with both suppliers and customersStrong organisation skills to ensure daily operations are carried out safely and efficientlySales driven with a strong commercial awareness able to drive sales in the branchExcellent leadership skills with the ability to manage others and deal effectively with any issues that arise. You should be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work as well as hard working and reliable. This role offers great progression with unrivalled career prospects. Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.