Area Branch Manager

We have an opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving business growth and empowering teams to achieve their best, to join us as an Area Branch Manager based at our Bristol Kingsland Branch and leading multiple branches within the wider South West Cluster.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in building relationships and have an aptitude for strategic planning, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel:

• Company Car Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Role Responsibilities:

• 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 optimize 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 minimizing 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.

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success include:

• 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

At Rexel UK, we actively seek talent with different experiences, background and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

Working together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.