Assistant Branch Manager

Role: Assistant Branch ManagerLocation: Colchester, CO2Hours: Monday - Friday, Full TimePay: £33,000 per yearExtrastaff are currently recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager to join a busy roofing merchant in the Colchester, CO2 area.Benefits for an Assistant Branch Manager:Full-timeMonday - Friday positionOpportunity to develop your career within a busy branchWork as part of a small and friendly teamOpportunity to step up and run the branch when the Branch Manager is awayVaried role combining office, customer service, sales and yard dutiesTemp to perm positionAssistant Branch Manager Duties:Answer incoming calls and deal with customer enquiries in a professional mannerSpeak with walk-in customers and assist them with their requirementsTake sales and orders over the phone when call-ins come throughOrder stock and ensure the branch has the required products availableAssist with the day-to-day running of the branchWork closely with the Branch Manager and wider teamAssist yard operatives with loading and unloading when the branch gets busyOperate a Counterbalance forklift when requiredCover yard duties when a yard operative is absentStep up and take responsibility for running the branch when the Branch Manager is awayEnsure customers receive a professional and friendly service at all timesRequirements for an Assistant Branch Manager:A valid counterbalance FLT licencePrevious experience within a branch, merchant, warehouse, sales or customer service environment is desirableConfident speaking to customers both face-to-face and over the phoneGood computer skills and the ability to use office systemsStrong communication and organisational skillsAble to work well as part of a small teamComfortable working in both an office and yard environmentFlexible and willing to get involved with different areas of the branch when requiredA positive and can-do attitudeReliable and able to take responsibility when the Branch Manager is awayIf you are interested in this Assistant Branch Manager role, please apply now with your CV and we will be in touch!INDIND