Branch Manager - Camden

Location: 53 Blundell Street, London, N7 9BN

Reports to: Area Manager

Position Type: Permanent

About Lawsons

Lawsons is one of the largest independent Timber, Building & Fencing Merchants in London & South East of England and we are currently operating in our 100th Year.

The Role

Responsible for leading and motivating their branch team to achieve sales, gross margin and other key business targets. To manage their Branch with a holistic and strategic approach driving continual growth and improvements.

Key Accountabilities… 

• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through branch account management, which will include face-to-face meetings, telephone and email communication
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and their specialty area of practice
• Responsible for customer and project pricing management including inflation and price increases, use this information to enable us to improve our margin
• Develop and maintain individual customer and branch sales plans and customer retention of trading accounts
• Work closely with assigned manufacturers and distributors to ensure they have a strong understanding of our requirements and expectations
• Trading within account limit and supporting of managing the customer credit control
• Managing, leading and motivating a branch team to achieve success
• Manage, develop and coach the branch team to its full potential
• Manage all aspects of underperformance
• Manage effective completion of day to day branch functions in sales, operations & administration
• To conduct regular staff 1-2-1 performance reviews
• To manage a fleet of vehicles in accordance to company transport guidelines
• Sales and Gross Margin of new trading credit accounts

We would love to meet someone with…

• Proven ability to develop existing and new business
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety
• Proven ability in managing and motivating a branch team
• A proven record of improving a profitable business performance
• Strong influencing skills and Excellent organisational skills
• Proven track record of problem resolution
• Strong business acumen
• A focus on results and sales driven
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills

What is in it for you…

• Competitive Salary
• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Profit Share Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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