Our client is a leading trade supplier of uPVC building materials who requires an Assistant Branch Manager in Poole.

Products stocked include soffits, fascia's and cladding, dry verge, guttering, cills, window boards, polycarbonate, conservatory roof systems, windows, composite doors, patio doors, sealants, cleaners, fixings, wall and ceiling panels and tools.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Branch Manager, working as part of a small team on the trade counter and helping with warehouse operations to ensure an efficient running of the branch, the processing of sales, arranging deliveries, managing customer accounts, stock management, overseeing health & safety, cash management and financial reporting.
• Building trade customer relationships.
• Helping the Manager to achieve branch sales targets.
• Supervising branch operatives allocating tasks as required and in the absence of the Manager.

Requirements :

Must be able to maintain excellent customer service and portray a professional manner at all times. Must have good written skills, excellent communication skills, a positive approach to problem solving, good attention to detail and be PC literate. It will be an advantage if you have experience of working on a trade counter within the building materials supply sector.

Benefits include :

• 24 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Generous staff discount.