Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager
Location: Carlisle
J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long term employment for all.
Are you ready for a new challenge? Are you wanting to take the next step in your career? If the answer is yes then we are pleased to say we are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager at our Carlisle Branch!
This is an exciting development opportunity for a proactive individual to support the Branch Manager in the day-to-day running of the branch. It is also the ideal position if you are an ambitious individual looking to develop and progress further in the company management structure.
Working from our site in Carlisle, the successful individual will be able to deliver high standards of work within a fast paced environment. You will need to have expert product knowledge ideally gained from within the Builders Merchant sector with a desire to help support and develop the team, promoting a culture of high performance, achieving and exceeding branch sales targets.
Key skills and responsibilities include:

• Strong communication skills in order to build and develop customer relationships
• Deliver exceptional levels of customer service in a customer facing role
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• People management skills
• Knowledge of key H&S standards
• Good understanding of stock processes
• A highly motivated individual to help inspire and coach a team to deliver high standards and drive branch sales
• Ability to be adaptable and resilient to ever-changing situations on a daily basis
• Team player who works well under pressure

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Market leading profit share
• Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Employee Discount
• The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 07.30am to 5.00pm plus alternate Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm.
For more information about the role, please contact Robert Charlton, Branch Manager on 01228 542 011.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Monday 16th September 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/09/2024