• A great frontline management opportunity where you can make a real difference
• Assigned Company Vehicle provided
• 4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution & free staff hire in our DIY fleet

Our Specialist Access (Elevating Work Platforms) branch is looking for a Branch Manager in Auckland to lead the team at our dedicated site in Mt Wellington. You'll be responsible for the operational excellence and achieving financial targets at this high-performing branch. To be successful in this role, we need you to have superb customer relationship management skills, an ability to develop strong local networks, a track record for successfully delivering operational objectives, and a passion for encouraging your team to do the same.

Ideally, we're looking for someone with hire industry experience. However, if you have a background in logistics and/or technical expertise in Access machinery both would be an advantage. An understanding of the dynamics of a highly customer focused and competitive business environment, where fostering loyal customer relationships, collaborative working and growing market share will also be essential to success. If you're that person, then we'd be really keen to hear from you.

Any questions, you're more than welcome to contact the Hub Manager, Pelite Patiole on 0274533263.

What you'll do:

• Drive the financial success of the branch by building and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Plan ahead to meet the demand of our customers, in a fast-paced environment
• Working closely with and supporting our established branch networks, workshops and other Regions
• Managing and maintaining the Access hire fleet within the region.
• Foster a positive workplace culture and demonstrate a willingness to help out wherever required
• Think proactively about ways to increase your branch's efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for your customers and your people

What you also need:

• Proven operational experience that includes logistics and planning ahead
• High degree of technical product knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with people at all levels
• Significant staff management experience including leadership, business development, staff mentoring/coaching, and branch safety involvement
• A demonstrable ability to sell strategically and increase profitability
• Experience with plant and equipment
• Computer skills of at least an intermediate level

Who we are:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including enhanced employer Kiwisaver contributions, flexible working, and company-funded life insurance.

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