Branch Manager - Removals

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions is presently assisting a Buckinghamshire-based moving and transportation firm that is in search of a Branch Manager.

This role is responsible for the overall performance of the branch, ensuring that the company meets its goals for compliance, customers, operations, and profit, and participating actively in day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Inspire the team to achieve financial, operational, and business objectives to sustain a safe, legally compliant, and prosperous Depot by supervising the Depot's finances and profit-making plan.
• Make sure that corporate policies and procedures, statutory and legal rules and regulations, and other firm information are effectively and faithfully communicated to the branch level.
• Make sure that the month-end deadlines for sales and costs are fulfilled, and that the Depot's systems are accurate.
• Manage personnel on the site, assess timetables, make recommendations, and anticipate resource availability to optimise crew and vehicle utilisation.
• Managing all personnel issues at the branch level, such as recruiting and firing, scheduling absences, conducting performance evaluations, and offering professional development and training in compliance with company policies.
• Proactively engaging with the team members and ensuring that everyone is aware of goals, key performance indicators, corporate and personal objectives, as well as the team's vision and values.
• Act as the point of contact for any grievances, damages, or issues pertaining to the processing of invoices from customers.
• Determine which branch facilities are needed, then present ideas and cost estimates to senior managers.
• Maintain accurate storage records and exercise proactive storage space management to satisfy fulfilment and profit targets.
• Collaborating closely and providing help to the operations and sales teams as needed.
• Additional ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills and experience required:

• Prior experience managing branches in the moving industry.
• Understanding of managing profits and losses.
• The ability to think strategically, drive sales performance, and solve challenges.
• Knowledge of fleet management as well as site, workplace, and vehicle health and safety.
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and speaking.
• The capacity to work well under pressure.
• Maintain an organised and goal-oriented mindset.

Does your skillset match the requirements for this position? Contact Alchemy today