Due to their continued growth this market leading brand is looking to recruit a Branch Development Manager to account manage and oversee 60 branches in the South Eastern region of the UK. This region includes parts of Surrey/Hampshire/West Sussex.This is a field based role where you will be out on the road 4-5 days per week liaising with internal and external stakeholders to develop and enhance the performance of each branch.

Reporting into the Senior Branch Development Manager you will be responsible for:

• Branch sales training, coaching and development
• Project implementation -roll out of new initiatives and products into the branch network
• Branch marketing and merchandising – work with the central Marketing Team to ensure pre-defined marketing plan initiatives are delivered on time and rolled out effectively to all branches
• Branch community development, working with branches to develop new and existing relationships with local businesses to offer legal services and other product propositions
• Attend monthly and bi monthly meetings within the branch network and Head Office to discuss Branch Development projects, objectives and activities, discuss progress and agree actions
• Identify areas for continuous improvement
• Deliver presentations to groups of branch staff and managers to brief them on the launch of new products and services

Branch Development Manager - Person Profile

• Excellent people skills and strong account management and relationship building skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• 121 coaching and training experience
• Experience of managing a large number of retail accounts at various locations
• An eye for marketing and the ability to spot new opportunities
• Must be flexible and adaptable
• Well developed PC skills: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

Branch Development Manager - Benefits

• 26-31K plus car or car allowance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• 25 days holiday
• Pension (4% matched)
• EAP
• Bupa (individual)

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in an environment that is continually evolving and who enjoys being out on the road.