Assistant Branch Manager - Worthing
Location: Highdown Industrial Park, Littlehampton Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6PG
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 £30,000 + comprehensive package
- 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Profit Share Scheme
- Death In Service
- Income Protection Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you are interested in this position please email hr@lawsons.co.uk as we would love to hear f