Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car/ allowance £6,600 & Excellent Benefits

Area Manager  - Bristol / South West

So, who are we? We are Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.  

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), competitive Bonus Scheme, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.   

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! 

As an Area Manager you’ll be responsible for:  

• Developing, motivating, and coaching your Branch Managers (circa. 20)  through effective coaching, performance management, succession planning and personal development planning

• Lead the recruitment and development of key roles within the Area to ensure the right calibre of colleagues and to create a talent pipeline within the business

• Ensure collaboration across all specialisms within the Area to create a culture of partnership.

• Proactive engagement with all Branch Managers in the Area to ensure all local business opportunities are identified and an outstanding service is provided at all times.

• Drive the business strategy, sales & growth through the area effectively.

And here’s what we’d like you to have: 

• Ideally a background in the trade industry / retail or sales operations.

• Proven experience in operational / commercial management in a multi-site environment

• Demonstrable capability in successfully managing complex issues and delivering sustainable commercial results.

• Effective leadership skills – able to engage, motivate and develop colleagues at all levels

• Strategic thinker – ability to translate and communicate strategic goals and turn a vision into a practical business plan

• Numeracy skills and the ability to interpret complex financial information

 We look forward to receiving your application!

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