*** 2025 Start date***
GAP Plastics has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Branch Manager / Depot Manager, ideally with UPVC building product knowledge to head up and drive forward our new Swindon branch!
This branch will provide an exciting challenge for a sales and customer-focused Manager who will naturally and proactively develop a new customer base, driving sales and offering technical support to ensure our customer's journey is effortless.
GAP Southampton will be a stockist of UPVC windows, doors, bi-folding, cladding and Roofline, and Above Ground Drainage systems, this is a great opportunity to join a growing business, working with one of the leading names in the UPVC Building Plastics sector
Branch Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the depot operates efficiently and to high standards
• Managing a busy Trade Counter delivering the highest customer service to maximise profitability and profit margin
• Managing and developing a team of Trade Counter and Warehouse Operatives
• Proactively resolving any customer issues, the first time!
• Enhancing sales and the customer experience within the depot
• Identifying improvement opportunities
• Promote our diverse product range, offering alternatives more suited to the customer
• Working with the Area Sales Manager and regional support teams to achieve sales and budget targets

Branch Manager Skills and Experience:

• UPVC building knowledge is preferred but not essential as training can be provided.
• A thorough understanding of health and safety practices.
• Trade counter knowledge and experience.
• Experience with maximise profitability and profit margins
• Knowledge of the local market.
• Organised and structured approach to work and tasks.
• Proven management experience and the ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

If you think you have the necessary skills, experience, and personal qualities to join us, please don't hesitate to send your CV for immediate consideration.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Trade counter: 1 year (required)
• Trade sales: 1 year (required)
• Management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Swindon DM