Assistant Branch Manager - Redhill

Location: 58 Holmethorpe Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2NL

Reports to: Branch Manager

Position Type: Permanent

The Role

To ensure the overall success of all the functions of a branch, by effectively managing all operational activities, sales and margins, recruitment, Health & Safety and building a rapport with staff and with customers to attract new business. Responsibility for making sure that the branch meets its goals and objectives whilst meeting company deadlines.

Key Accountabilities… 

• Exceed Sales, Margins, and profit budgets whilst controlling costs as agreed
• Ensure Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met
• Recruit, develop and motivate the individuals within your team to reach their full potential
• Regularly communicate branch and company performance to the team
• Undertake disciplinary and grievance procedures when required
• Take overall responsibility for all administrative and auditable tasks
• Contribute and communicate ideas, proposals and initiatives for improving operations and administration procedures to develop/expand the Company
• Adhere to the Company's high standards of Health & Safety and Security
• All aspects of day-to-day management of the branch
• Capitalise on opportunities for cost savings across the business
• Deputise for the Branch Manager in their absence

We would love to meet someone with…

• Role-modelling behaviours (holding high level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality within the department)
• Excellent communication, Influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivated
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leader with good entrepreneurial skills
• Ability to be hands-on where needed and lead from the front when required
• Someone who will promote and adhere to the company's cultures, values and professionalism
• Commercial Awareness of the Industry
• Excellent IT skills (word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Previous sales and operations experience
• Understanding of the business financials

What is in it for you…

• Salary from £35,000 + comprehensive package
• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service
• Employee Assisted Programme

If you are interested in this position please email hr@lawsons.co.uk as we would love to hear f