Branch Sales Manager

Job Description

Branch Sales Manager - Minster - ManchesterWe have an excellent opportunity for Branch Sales Manager to join our thriving branch based in Manchester. As a Branch Sales Manager you will oversee the busy sales office, managing a sales team of 4 to ensure the development of customeraccounts whilst delivering exceptional levels of service.This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of several key customer accounts, whilst developing a high-performing team to achieve the exciting growth plans in place for the branch.At Saint-Gobain we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a Top Employer for 6 consecutive years. If you want to know what its like to work for a top employerthat is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as the Branch Sales ManagerYoull be working for Minster in Manchester; a busy and successful branch based in a prime location. Minster is one of more than 30 exciting Saint-Gobain brands in the UK and they are specialists insulation & dry-lining distributor offering a comprehensive range of products available online and via anetwork of 25 branches nationwide.Is this role right for meFirst and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; for this role in particular we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience

• Clean driving license (essential)
• Proven experience in managing/leading teams
• Proven track record of financial/commercial success
• Proven experience in a proactive sales/customer focused environment
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Knowledge of the dry lining and interiors industry preferred but not essential
• Proficient MS Office package skills

What will I be doing in the roleThe Branch Sales Manager purpose is to set high standards of customer experience and build successful working relationships with customers, staff and suppliers, to deliver sustainable profitable sales growth and gain market share within marketplace.In this role you will;

• Manage, plan and lead the day to day Sales Team function taking responsibility for problem solving and managing situations arising
• Work with the Branch Manager to identify and put into action developmental plans for the sales team
• Achievement of Sales Team Key Performance Indicators to agreed standards, incorporating sales and margin targets, customer base growth and customer spend targets, and customer service initiatives
• Build strong working relationships with your own portfolio of customers by attending meetings with them and ensuring exceptional customer service
• Build close and trusted working relationships with operational colleagues to ensure excellent levels of customer service and satisfaction are delivered to customers and in order to achieve companys goals
• Work with the Branch Manager, Area Sales Manager and Regional Sales Director to define and implement area sales plans
• Develop and manage branch customer portfolio
• Develop effective supplier relationships in order to maximise customer sales opportunities
• Keep up to date with upcoming projects in the area and be proactive in targeting new business opportunities
• Maximise opportunities to continually learn about new products and regulations and to improve selling skills
• Support and assist health and safety culture to ensure that both staff and customers are free from accidents and that all parties actively endorse a safe and healthy working environment
• Ensure individual and team compliance with the Saint-Gobain Principles of Conduct and Action

Are Minster Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employerWere working hard to be, and were keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.And what about flexibilityThe world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexiblerequirement or need that you may have for this role (this could be flexible hours, a job share, part time, to name a few). We cant guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.

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