Branch Manager Abingdon

Branch Manager - Oxford OX13 5ASReports to: Area ManagerPosition type: PermanentAbout 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. Oxford Fencing Supplies is part of the Lawsons Group, which is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 36 branches, 720 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England. We have this exciting opportunity at the Oxford location - please apply if you have the skills we need to drive and focus on the performance of this role.The RoleResponsible 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. What is in it for you…·       Competitive Salary·       23 Days Holiday riding to 25 days in January 2025 + Bank Holidays + Celebration Day annually  ·       Profit Share Scheme·       Death In Service·       Income Protection Scheme·       Cycle to Work Scheme.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 with in 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