General Manager - Building Materials

ASSOCIATES G.C.S. RECRUITMENT LTD ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

Role: Senior Branch Manager / General Manager / Branch Director Salary: £50,000-£70,000 (negotiable) plus £25k bonus plus car plus career Location: London Product: Building Materials / Commercial Interiors / Insulation We are recruiting a key position for our client - one of the UK's leading distributors of construction supplies and building materials, insulation and interiors products. We are recruiting a Senior Branch Manager / Branch Director / General Manager with trade sector experience working within the building materials / construction supplies sector. Builders Merchants, Distributors or Manufacturers. About the company Our client is the UKs leading distributor of building materials with a network of branches nationwide. What's the opportunity? You will be running a large 40 person operation with a turnover of £30m. This is the Flagship operation and is a critical role for our client. The branch is a successful brand that is currently performing ahead of target. Working closely with your Management Team and Area Directors, as Branch Manager / General Manager your role is to continually improve the processes, operations and margins within the branch, as well as developing a highly customer focused, results driven team. We need to find someone with experience managing a large team and large budget. Coming from the construction supplies or building materials sector is not essential. What is important is the PERSON. Someone who is commercially astute and very people focused but also with experience of maintaining a high level of Health & Safety. Someone running the operations of a similar sized branch is what is key - logistics, operations, health & safety, compliance, man management. Horizon gazing and strategic planning. Our client is looking for a truly dynamic Manager who excels at building and developing strong and profitable commercial relationships. Who will take ownership of the position and looked at a long term business plan, horizon gazing and succession planning. What skills do I need? Proven experience of branch management within the builders merchant and construction supplies / building material distribution sector or within an associated sector - DIY, trade, retail. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills Ability to communicate confidently at all levels Strong people management skills Health & Safety experience Strong knowledge of interior building products, insulation or heavy side building materials (would be beneficial but by no means essential) Successful track record of branch management within the construction supply sector - Are you a Branch Manager / Regional Manager / General Manager within the Construction Supplies sector? Builders Merchants? Distributors? DIY? If so then please apply. Benefits Our client is a recognised Investor in People with staff development, training and recognition at the forefront of their business. The package includes: Starting salary of up to £70,000 dependent upon experience Strong performance related bonus structure Company vehicle Generous holiday entitlements Pension contributions Excellent opportunities for training and career development If you'd like to know more apply online now and we'll be in touch to discuss the role. - Senior Branch Manager at a Builders Merchants? - Branch Manager at a Distributor of Building Materials or Construction Supplies? - Branch Manager at another trade and construction related company, DIY? - Fancy a new challenge with great earning potential within a successful depot? Then APPLY NOW