Assistant Manager

Job Ref: JR1989
Role: Assistant Manager
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Industry:  Electrical Wholesale
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum + bonus negotiable depending on experience

Overview:
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Manager within a rapidly expanding electrical and lighting wholesaler in the Leeds area.

Led by an ambitious Branch Manager, you will be joining a great team and overseeing the business in conjunction with the manager, as well as having responsibility in their absence.

Responsibilities?
o Based at the trade counter, you will become an integral part of a busy and fast moving branch
o Deal with sales enquiries on a face to face basis
o You will represent the trade counter department within the branch and assist with the growth of the business working as a team to exceed their sales targets
o You will ensure that the needs of the customers are dealt with quickly and efficiently whilst providing a service that ensures that customers return on a regular basis
o You may also be required to help in other roles within the branch (including stores, supplier liaison, stock control, admin)
o You will be responsible for assisting the branch manager with a team of staff, overseeing the team when they are away from the business

Skills & Experience:
o Good Electrical Product knowledge gained within an Electrical Wholesaler
o The ability to build relationships with different types of customer
o Good telephone manner
o Friendly, articulate, customer focused

Working hours:
o 7.30am to 5pm (although shift time could be negotiable)

All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website at