Business Manager

Rexel Energy Solutions; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Branch Manager for its Gillingham branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, customer management, and service excellence. Strong leadership and collaborative skills are essential. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a company car scheme and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Buy/sell holiday

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Staff discounts and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Prioritise behaviours and potential over specific formal qualifications.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively towards shared objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic and tactical business plan.
• Ensure quality customer contact and effective execution.
• Monitor sales, profitability, and service KPIs.
• Lead, develop, and engage branch colleagues.
• Collaborate with key suppliers for joint activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Takes Accountability

Customer Focus

Develop Others

Financial Acumen

Job description

Company Description

Rexel UK is a global leader in the distribution of electrical and energy‑efficient products and services. Our mission is to deliver smart electrical solutions that enhance the comfort, safety, and security of homes, businesses, and industries.

Job Title

Branch Manager – Gillingham Branch

Benefits

• Company Car Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing with tenure)
• Buy/sell holiday, enhanced parental leave
• Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers, free financial support and education

Job Description

As Branch Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the branch.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning – develop and implement a strategic and tactical business plan to drive profitable performance and achieve growth targets.
• Customer Management – execute agreed customer plans for selected accounts, ensuring quality customer contact and effective implementation.
• Service Excellence – ensure the branch meets service targets across all business segments, focusing on delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Performance Monitoring – monitor sales, profitability, and service KPIs, taking appropriate action to ensure targets are met; ensure compliance with SOPs, health and safety regulations.
• Collaboration – work closely with other branches, support functions and stakeholders to contribute to the effective operation of the business.
• Data Utilisation – use data to create reports for strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management; provide feedback and insights to branch colleagues and management.
• Team Leadership – lead, develop and engage branch colleagues to meet performance targets, support career development and foster a positive team environment.
• Supplier Engagement – collaborate with key suppliers to drive joint customer activities and strengthen partnerships.

Qualifications and Behavioural Profile

At Rexel we prioritise behaviours and potential rather than specific formal qualifications. The behaviours that will set you up for success include:

• Collaboration – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Takes Accountability – takes action, addresses obstacles to get work done and meets commitments.
• Customer Focus – building strong customer relationships & delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Develop Others – developing people to meet both their career goals & the organisation’s goals.
• Financial Acumen – interpreting & applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Additional Information

At Rexel UK we welcome people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. We are building a high‑performance culture that not only drives success but creates real value for our customers and communities. By celebrating individuality and creativity we ensure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.