Agricultural Branch Manager

Part of the Dunstall Holdings Groups, Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) was established over 30 years ago and is a leading regional agricultural machinery dealer. We supply an extensive range of agricultural machinery throughout Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, mid and North Wales, Cheshire and Lancashire and also sell high-quality used equipment across the UK and abroad.  We will have seven depots in Newport, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Welshpool, Cheshire and Lancashire and North Wales.

About the Role

Responsible for the overall profitability and performance of the branch as well as the achievement of the business plan objectives and fulfilling the expectations of all stakeholders (SLT, customers, and employees).  Is in charge of customer experience as well as employee engagement at the branch.  Provides leadership in evaluating, allocating, and managing human, physical and financial resources for the location.  Optimizes the profitable growth of the business, the personal growth of employees and the satisfaction of customers.  May also be assigned to other functional responsibilities within the Dealership.

Responsibilities
On a day-to-day basis you will (This list is not exhaustive):  

  • Executes the business plan and achieves financial performance, including sales, budgets and cost control, according to established goals for the location(s).
  • Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all existing and new customers and resolves any critical customer issues.
  • Ensures that appropriate communication takes place within and across all departments at the Branch location(s), which may include leading regular department management staff meetings and all-employee meetings.
  • Communicates the dealership values, principles, vision, and mission within the branch location.
  • Adherence to all compliance matters e.g. H&S
  • Communicates with other Branch Managers to implement best practices and consistent processes for all departments within the organisation.
  • Supports Managers in implementing overall policies, processes, and changes in any department within the location.
  • Ensures the successful planning and execution of marketing activities and events.
  • Oversees maintenance, security and a professional appearance of the facility and property for the location.
  • Provides input to the hiring, development, coaching, evaluation and effectiveness of the management team and other employees within their branch.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience within the Agricultural Industry
  • Welsh speaking
  • Experience in a dealership environment
  • Experience as a Parts or Service or Sales Manager preferred
  • Experience dealing with critical customer issues
  • Ability to lead and motivate others
  • Familiar with our manufacturers products and our competition 
  • Solid analytical, business planning, problem solving and communication skills
  • Knowledge of financial metrics, marketing experience and a solid understanding of sales, parts and service operations

What we offer you

  • Up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) depending on length of service. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 2 x basic salary death in service payment, payable to your nominated recipient
  • Health care cash plan that covers some costs towards dental treatment, NHS prescriptions, Annual health checks etc
  • Benefits platform giving discounts on major supermarket shops, high street vendors, holidays and gym memberships. 
  • Ongoing training and Career Opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Laptop, mobile and vehicle


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