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Branch Sales Manager

Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited

Branch Sales Manager

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Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2f14cb0728984cc1837ac44e06389a33

Full Job Description

  • Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can engage and inspire the branch colleagues to support in executing the sales strategy and support the team being professional, friendly and enthusiastic, ensuring they know the part they need to play.

  • Understanding our local competition is key, this will enable you to harness opportunities and develop strong sales propositions which meet customer needs in order for us to be competitive in the local market.

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers to ensure ongoing profitability.

  • Liaise with suppliers to create local commercial plans which seek to create profitable sales

  • Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that all our colleagues and customers leave the Branch safely, by adhering to all stay safe policies and procedures.

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    Previous experience within a builders’ merchant is advantageous, but not essential. This is a key customer facing role, you need the ability to provide great customer service by building effective relationships and working as part of a team. It doesn't matter what sector you come from, we just need transferable skills such as, Sales Experience, Great Customer Service and Inspirational Leadership. We can teach you the rest.


    • We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below - they are in the DNA of all our fantastic Branch Sales Managers. Are you:
  • Someone that is highly self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.

  • Focused and goal orientated and able to achieve sales objectives

  • Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

  • Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC?

    Are you an experienced sales person looking to develop your career further? Are you ready to take your next career step? We are Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest builders merchant and we have an exciting opportunity for someone to take the reins of our branch in our Flagship Branch in Cambridge Coldhams Lane., The role of Branch Manager is one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions in our business, and this is no exception, Cambridge branch (located on Coldhams Lane) is one of our flagship branches based in our Midlands region. The branch already has a fantastic, well established team of over 30 colleagues, they operate e.g. 8 vehicles, there is a full tool hire time team too and a Benchmarx kitchen team. Customer footfall is strong, the workplace is a busy one!, You may not know much about Travis Perkins, but if you look a bit closer you might be surprised, despite our size, we have the values of a family run business and the mindset and ambition of a forward thinking Company. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, that's why we have been voted one of the UK’s Top Employers every year since 2010. We offer our employees access to extensive career opportunities across our 5 leading businesses. We operate out of more than 1400 outlets nationwide and have over 20,000 colleagues., Our businesses span the trade, home improvement and DIY markets and our aim is to offer the best for our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities around us which helps bring our strategy to life., Charlotte joined the Travis Perkins Group with no previous experience in the industry but has since gained a promotion and is now Assistant Manager at our Tool Hire branch in Hemel Hempstead, Since June 2022, David has been part-time in his role as Branch Manager and his 'new role as house-husband' (his words!), CCF is a nationwide distributor of insulation and interior building products to the UK construction industry, and the role of Branch Manager at CCF is highly rewarding, with great benefits and plenty

    Working hours are Mon-Fri 7.00am - 4.30pm, Saturdays 8.00am - 12.00pm but only working 2 in 4 Saturdays.


    • What’s in it for you?

    If career development is important for you, whether you are operationally focused or sales driven then your future career path could lead you to roles such as a Branch Manager or Regional Sales Manager.

    In return for your hard work you will receive the following:
  • myMoney - competitive salary/annual leave, car allowance, contributory pension scheme plus other benefits including bonus, private medical insurance, Life Insurance, ShareScheme and mortgage advice

  • myColleagueDiscount - savings across the TP Group including tool hire and ToolStation

  • myHealth - Aviva DigiCare, Cycle to Work, access to our online Wellbeing Centre plus more

  • myLife - myCar options (NovaLease/MotivaDirect), legal services advice

  • myInfoHub - access to our new learning platform, apprenticeship opportunities, StayWell hub. We have a number recognised Management Apprentice programs to support your development, including our level 5 Management program to support you further in your career

  • PLUS a huge array of everyday savings via our employee discount programme and family friendly HR policies


    • What will I be doing?