Branch Manager

Branch Manager
Working hours - 7.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays – 8am – 4pm
We are looking to recruit a Branch Manager to join this Chester based decorating store. This store has a large offering of painting and decorating products as well as sundry items for the decorative market.
We are looking for an individual with a a strong retail background with the tenacity to deliver objectives and achieve targets. This will require good communication both internally and externally.
Key responsibilities:
* Leading and developing your team, you will manage and motivate the team to achieve branch and company objectives which includes performance reviews, appraisals and KPIs.
* Gaining up-to-date knowledge of area developments and competitor activity, you will create, manage and develop a branch business plan and work with Management to agree the branch budget.
* Developing sales to agreed levels, through new and existing business
* Pro-actively market the business for the branch and control and where possible reduce costs by managing stock to agreed levels.
* Delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers (trade and retail)
* Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers, merchandisers and other partners
And in return…
* Competitive salary
* Bonus and incentive scheme
* Store discount
* 29 days holiday including bank holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Uniform
* Large parking area and easy access