https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-branch-manager-builders-merchants-arco-recruitment--ccae2c49-3047-4457-9d78-965be4f4f63f RSS feed for Assistant Branch Manager - Builders Merchants at Arco Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:03:06 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-branch-manager-builders-merchants-arco-recruitment--ccae2c49-3047-4457-9d78-965be4f4f63f https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-branch-manager-builders-merchants-arco-recruitment--ccae2c49-3047-4457-9d78-965be4f4f63f Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:52:25 GMT Location: Bognor Regis | Salary: 35000.00-35000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | About Our Client: Our client, one of the UK''s foremost family-owned independent timber and building supplies merchants with a strong presence in the South East, is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity arises due to an internal promotion within their top-performing branch.Position Overview: As an Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales for the branch and managing the branch when the Branch Manager is absent. Your responsibilities encompass managing staff, generating sales, motivating the sales team, and delivering exceptional service to trade and retail customers, with a primary focus on converting customer inquiries into sales.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Leadership: Motivate and lead internal sales staff to achieve excellence.Branch Management: Step in for the Branch Manager when needed, ensuring the seamless operation of the branch.Customer Engagement: Respond to incoming calls and provide face-to-face support at the trade counter.Sales Success: Turn initial customer inquiries into sales, generate and send quotes, and expertly manage the customer relationship management (CRM) system, proactively purs... Permanent