At Jewson, part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home!  We know the trade. In fact, on average you'll find close to 90 years' experience in every Jewson branch! We are recruiting for a Branch Manager to join our thriving Jewson branch in North Shields (NE29 7XJ). This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday 7:30 – 17:00, and every other Saturday from 08:00-12:00. We are looking for an experienced Branch Manager with a strong sales focus to lead our team, grow sales and deliver an excellent customer experience. You will build strong customer relationships, identify new sales opportunities and develop the local market, while supporting your team to achieve their goals and ensuring the branch operates safely and effectively. What You’ll Be Doing Lead, coach and support the branch team to deliver strong sales and customer service performance. Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions. Identify opportunities to grow sales by developing your understanding of the local market and customer base. Work closely with the wider network and suppliers to meet customer requirements and support business activity. Maintain high standards of stock management, including regular stock checks and accurate stock levels. Lead by example on Health & Safety, ensuring you and your team work safely at all times. Continuously look for ways to improve branch performance, customer experience and ways of working. What We’re Looking For Previous experience in the building materials industry is preferred. Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team. A strong sales and commercial focus, with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities to grow the business. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a genuine focus on delivering great customer service. Good knowledge of the local market and an understanding of customer needs within the building materials sector. A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example. What’s in it for you   Competitive Basic Salary   Performance Related Bonus   34 days holiday per year   Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General   Life Assurance Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway   Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)   Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover   Refer a Friend scheme   Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks   Why Choose Us?  Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.  Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.  Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.    What's Next  If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.  STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future. If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.

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