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Assistant Branch Manager
Job summary
Employer: Tippers
Position: Tippers – Assistant Branch Manager
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience
Location: Stoke on Trent
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Closing date: 20.03.2026
Job description
ob description:
Tippers are the Midlands’ leading building merchant`s suppliers. We’ve been in business as Builders Merchants since 1916 – we have 15 branches across the Midlands which stock a vast array of products from luxury kitchens and bathrooms to timber and insulation.
An Assistant Branch Manager is required to join the business at our Stoke branch.
This very busy branch and is Heavyside orientated, boasting a large range of products, bricks, blocks and a wide range of landscaping materials. They also sell plenty of timber and sheet materials.
Overall Scope of Position
- To assist the Branch Manager as required in the management of the branch
- In the absence of the Branch Manager to manage and take responsibility for the operation of the branch to include all Security, Health & Safety, People Management, Systems, Company Policies and Procedures
· The Assistant Manager will be responsible for looking after and developing some of the branches key accounts as well as carrying out follow up site visits and looking for new business.
· Training can be provided on how the transport system runs and full interaction with all members of staff will be part of the daily job.
Job Summary
- To promote, improve and increase profitable Sales for the Company by creating good customer liaisons
- To ensure that all customers are served in a prompt and efficient manner
- Identifying and contacting new and potential customers
- To assist as required with the training, motivation, appraisal and on going evaluation of Staff
- To contribute as required to the general development of the Company’s sales, marketing and management plans
- Having an awareness at all times of Company procedures and pricing policies and ensuring that all Staff comply with them
- Liasing with Manufacturers and Suppliers to further promote Sales where necessary
- Provide an after-sales service to customers where necessary
- Improve and maintain good product knowledge of all products stocked and displayed and generally keep aware of products available in the market place
- To assist with the reorganisation, promotion, development and future of the Depot
Requirements
Performance Standards
- A high level of self-motivation
- Ability to work alone
- Ability to communicate at all levels professionally
- Achieve sales targets and maintain profit margins
- To have persistence to ensure objectives are met
- Computer literate
- Smart Appearance
- To share a responsibility with the Management for your own personal training and development
- Prioritise work and maintain tidy and organised work area/records
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm and alternate Saturdays 8am to 12 noon.
In return for working for Tippers, you will be eligible for staff discount (after 6 months service) on our product range. We are very passionate about looking after the health and wellbeing of all our staff; therefore, we have launched our fresh fruit bowls in and around our branches for all our staff to encourage healthy eating. If your birthday would fall on a working day, we encourage staff to enjoy an extra day off on us to celebrate.
If you believe you have what we are looking for, please apply now and we look forward to speaking to you soon.
The above job description is designed to indicate the general scope of the position and will be subject to periodic review
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Assistant Branch Manager: 1 year (preferred)
- Builders Merchant: 1 year (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
