Area Branch Manager

Rexel are delighted to open up a permanent opportunity for an Area Branch Manager at Rexel Birmingham - located in the heart of the midlands with great transport links! Are you an experienced leader ready to drive business growth and operational excellence? Rexel UK is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Area Branch Manager to lead our Birmingham hub branch.

About the Role: As the Area Branch Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, development, and management of our Birmingham branch. You will lead a dedicated and experienced team, ensure outstanding customer service, and drive the achievement of sales and profitability targets. You will also play a key role in business continuity, crisis management, and communication with stakeholders.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Area to drive overall business growth and performance.
• Monitor and drive sales performance across branches, ensuring sales and contribution targets are met.
• Manage P&L OPEX across branches to optimise financial performance and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Lead team development and leadership initiatives across branches, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee stock management across branches, ensuring availability and minimising excess inventory through effective forecasting and planning.
• Drive colleague engagement through effective coaching and support, promoting a positive work environment and high morale.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments of branch teams, providing feedback and development opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-branch collaboration and knowledge sharing to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and strategic positioning within the cluster.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each branch, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the branch team to achieve business objectives.
• Oversee all branch operations, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Drive sales growth and profitability.
• Manage crisis situations and ensure business continuity.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Provide accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in branch or area management, ideally within the electrical distribution or similar sector.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Why Join Rexel?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Behaviours that will set you up for success:

• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation.
• Holding Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drive Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation meets its objectives.
• Develops Others: Developing people to meet both their career goals and organisations goals.
• Manages Ambiguity: Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations / operating effectively when things are not certain or way forward not clear.

Skills that will set you up for success:

To excel in this role, you need a diverse skill set that includes strong commercial acumen along with exceptional leadership and coaching skills. You should have excellent customer service and relationship-building capabilities, as well as proficiency in inventory management and stock profiling. The ability to organise and multitask effectively is crucial, and you must be able to communicate across all levels and deliver challenging messages. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential, along with robust financial acumen in areas such as margin management, pricing, operational expenditure, and resource management.