Branch Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Branch Manager</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Swindon</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £45,000</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Type: Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our Client are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Air Conditioning Branch Manager to take responsibility for the continued development and performance of the branch.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of the Air Conditioning and HVAC industry who can combine operational management with sales, customer relationship management and team leadership.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role will be predominantly based at the Swindon branch, with regular opportunities to get out and meet customers, develop existing accounts and generate new business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will take ownership of the branch's day-to-day operations, ensuring it runs efficiently, safely and profitably while delivering a high level of service to customers.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation, performance and profitability of the Swindon branch</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Lead, motivate, train and develop the branch team</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Drive sales performance and achieve agreed revenue and commercial targets</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Develop new business opportunities within the Air Conditioning and HVAC market</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Build and maintain strong relationships with new, existing and key account customers</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Conduct customer visits to understand</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and identify opportunities for growth</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Develop and implement effective sales and business development strategies</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage branch budgets, forecasting, costs, margins and P&L performance</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage inventory and stock levels to meet customer and operational</span></li>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Build effective supplier relationships and coordinate purchasing and supply</span></li>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain excellent standards of customer service and customer satisfaction</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure effective use of CRM systems and accurate management of customer information</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify and implement improvements to branch processes, efficiency and performance</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure compliance with Air Conditioning and HVAC industry regulations and safety standards</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout branch operations</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous branch management or similar senior management experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong knowledge of the Air Conditioning and HVAC industry</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proven team leadership and staff development skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A successful track record in sales, business development and achieving commercial targets</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong customer relationship and key account management experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience managing budgets, forecasting and P&L</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good knowledge of inventory, stock control and supplier management</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Understanding of relevant industry regulations and health and safety</span></li>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities for profitable growth</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills</span></li>

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