Branch Manager
TF Solutions
Dartford, England, gb
Are you an experienced Branch/Store/Unit Manager looking to develop your career further? Are you ready to step into a dedicated specialist operation? We are seeking a strong people/sales/customer service manager to take the reins of our Crayford branch. We are TF Solutions, the one stop shop for all air conditioning and refrigeration products and with substantial growth over the past decade, we’ve become one of the leading Air Conditioning & Refrigerators distributors in the UK, so we’d say we know a thing or two about our sector. We’re also now part of the Travis Perkins Group, recognised as one of the UK’s top employers.
Where will you be working?
The role of Branch Manager is one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions in our business, and this is no exception. The branch has a team of 11, made up of sales, drivers and warehouse staff.
Working hours will be Monday to Thursday 7am - 5pm and Friday 7am - 4:30pm, NO WEEKENDS!
What’s in it for you?
If career development is important for you, whether you are operationally focused or sales driven then your future career path could lead you to roles such as a Regional Operations Manager, Regional Sales Manager or a Regional Director. TF Solutions is growing but as part of the Travis Perkins Group plc the opportunities are wide and varied.
In return for your hard work you will receive the following:
A competitive salary, annual bonus and a car allowance.
22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Private health care & contributory pension
Great discounts across the Travis Perkins Group businesses, including Toolstation. We also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas.
What will you be doing?
Developing strong relationships with customers and suppliers in order to build profitable business growth. Build regular, productive and focused contact with the wider team in order to drive value add to the customers
Manage the full operation of the branch and ensure that the branch layout is What Great Looks Like standards for safety, storage efficiency, housekeeping and ability of customers to find products
Be in control of sales, margin and overheads to exceed targets and deliver best in class financial performance
Set the tone and champion a Stay Safe culture across the branch at all times promoting a healthy workplace and colleague wellbeing
You will lead, motivate, engage, delegate to empower your team to work together and deliver great service for our customers
Does this sound like you?
The successful candidate will already be supporting/managing a similar size store or branch and will have relevant skills and experience. We are looking for transferable skills of Inspirational Leadership, Operational Management, Sales, Great Customer Service and Commercial Acumen. These align against our values: We Care, We Give our Best to be the Best and We’re Better Together.
Are you:
A passionate, inspirational and engaging leader, able to delegate successfully and empower colleagues to take accountability and lead areas of the branch, creating and cultivating that “one team” approach?
Highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive?
Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment, with an entrepreneurial spirit?