Warehouse/Trade Counter - Assistant Manager

A client based in Bristol BS2 area is recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager/Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have previous experience within trade counter, warehouse distribution. This position also offers a company car for use of travelling to and from work

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday

We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Branch Manager / Branch Supervisor to join our flagship branch in Bristol. supplying trade and public in many differing sectors including automotive, industrial, mobility, leisure & commercial vehicle.

The Assistant Branch Manager / Branch Supervisor role will support the Branch Manager in the day-to-day management of an established and experienced team of around 15, covering sales and distribution.

This role would suit someone familiar with trade counter / warehouse experience particularly from electrical wholesale, electrical distribution, automotive parts distribution, industrial distribution, engineering supplies or builder’s merchants background, as an understanding of how a busy trade counter/warehouse is run is vital.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Supervisor/assistant manager role ideally in a distribution or wholesale environment.
• Hands on sales experience and the ability to develop business relationships, being familiar with excel and use of emails for marketing is useful.
• A keen attitude to learn new products as they can be very technical so the ability to retain and relay information is vital.
• a hands-on approach providing support and assistance across all areas of the branch.
• the ability to support the Branch Manager (and deputise in their absence)

Joining our team as Assistant Manager / Branch Supervisor offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic group of individuals, drive business success, and contribute to the growth of the branch and company. If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

The role is 43 hours a week between the hours of 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9-12noon on Saturday. Whilst staff are contracted for 43 hours a week the team only work 1 in 3 Saturdays. We offer a company wide bonus (target/performance related - discretionary not contractual) this role also has the use of a company vehicle.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Company Car
• Yearly Bonus