Career Opportunity

Branch Supervisor – SPD Hayes

Job description

Eyre & Elliston is looking to recruit a Branch Supervisor for our SPD Hayes (Special Products Division).

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused and customer-driven individual to take on a key role within a busy wholesale branch. The successful candidate will support the Branch Manager with the day-to-day running of the branch, including customer account management, sales, stock control, supplier communication and general branch administration.

The role would suit someone with experience in electrical wholesale, trade counter sales, branch operations or a similar trade supply environment, who is confident working with customers and supporting a team in a fast-paced setting.

Who we are:

Established in 1934 and operating from 60 locations throughout the country, servicing all sectors of the electrical market we have over 90 years’ worth of experience in the electrical wholesale sector. The position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression in an established and respected independent wholesaler.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the branch
• Oversee branch operations in the Branch Manager’s absence
• Process quotations, sales orders and customer enquiries accurately and efficiently
• Work closely with new and existing customers to develop strong working relationships
• Help grow branch sales and profitability through account development and proactive sales activity
• Contact regular spending accounts, follow up dormant accounts and identify new business opportunities
• Assist customers on the trade counter and over the telephone
• Support the branch in achieving sales targets and service standards
• Help manage stock levels, stock ordering and general stock control
• Liaise with suppliers where required to support customer requirements
• Assist with general branch administration and daily operational tasks

Experience and Skills

• Experience within electrical wholesale, trade supply, merchanting or a similar branch-based sales environment
• Good commercial awareness and a proactive approach to sales
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Confident telephone manner
• Good attention to detail when processing orders, quotations and stock information
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Organised, reliable and able to work effectively in a busy branch environment
• Product knowledge within the electrical wholesale heating industry would be advantageous

Package

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly and annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Company events
• Monday to Friday working pattern, with no regular weekend hours required

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and details of your relevant experience to:

Tracy Cannon - Divisional Director 
Email: tracy.cannon@eegroup.co.uk

Branch Location

Special Products Division SPD Hayes Units 9 & 10, Hexagon Business Centre, Springfield Road, UB4 0TH

Job Reference

SPD – Branch Supervisor

Equal Opportunities Statement
Eyre & Elliston is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Right-to-work checks will be carried out before employment begins in line with UK Government requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.