Area Manager

Wolseley UK Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade merchant in Scotland is seeking an Area Manager to oversee operations and coach Branch Managers. This role involves developing strategic plans, achieving performance targets, and leading recruitment efforts. Candidates with a background in the plumbing and heating industry and strong leadership skills will thrive. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits, promoting both professional development and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare access

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Background in the trade/plumbing & heating industry preferred.
• Proven experience in operational/commercial management.
• Ability to manage complex issues and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Develop, motivate, and coach Branch Managers.
• Accountable for meeting all performance KPIs.
• Lead recruitment and development of key roles.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Numeracy skills

Tools

Strategix

Job description

Area Manager page is loaded## Area Managerlocations: Scotlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR114382**Salary:****Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car & Excellent Benefits****Area Manager - William Wilson - Scotland (South)**We are William Wilson, part of the 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.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** covering **Scotland** you’ll be responsible for:* Developing, motivating, and coaching your Branch Managers (circa. 11) through effective coaching, performance management, succession planning and personal development planning* Translating the William Wilson Operational objectives into meaningful tactical and operational plans for the branch team.* Enable the effective deployment of resources across the Area* Accountable for the Area business plan and meeting all performance KPIs, including sales and margin, cost control, working capital and P&L. Achieving Sales and Margin targets are critical.* Training the team in using the WW computer system, currently Strategix.* Accountable for the delivery of service excellence and execution of the Customer Value Proposition* Lead the recruitment and development of key roles within the Area to ensure we have the right calibre of colleagues and to create a talent pipeline within the business**And here’s what we’d like you to have:*** Ideally a background in the trade / plumbing & heating industry* 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* Able to develop and manage systems and processes, KPIs to improve performance* Numeracy skills and the ability to interpret complex financial information We look forward to receiving your application!Application Closing date 30th January#ACHS150William Wilson is a Scottish business with over 120 years of trading experience in supplying Plumbing, Heating and Bathroom supplies. We are passionate about customer service and have a proven track record of providing best in class service to our customers.We have more than 20 trading locations throughout Scotland, with an ambition to further increase our footprint in Scotland. Our desire to grow our business will further support the opportunity for sustainable and worthwhile careers for our colleagues. William Wilson is part of Wolseley UK, the country’s largest plumbing, heating and cooling trade specialist merchant and we aim to be the first-choice specialist merchant for trade customers.*We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having an organisation that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, where everyone is treated with Fairness & Respect.*