Assistant Branch Manager

3 months ago


Darwin, Australia Kennards Hire Full time

Assistant Branch Manager

Palmerston

  • We're the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand.
  • We'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you need to succeed.
  • Competitive salary packages and extensive employee benefits
  • Lead and participate in community-driven initiatives that give back to society

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that's been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it's at the heart of everything we do. We're the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We're committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we're all focused on delivering what we say we will do - make our customers' jobs easy.

About the role

The Assistant Branch Manager plays an important role across our business, supporting the Branch Manager to foster a positive and safe work environment that delivers exceptional service to our customers. Tasked with supervising and coaching branch team members to work to Kennards Hire standards, you will enjoy helping others to grow and develop in their role. Your responsibilities include:

  • Taking charge of daily tasks and stepping up as a leader when the Branch Manager is unavailable.
  • Handling front desk operations and overseeing branch administration.
  • Supervising equipment maintenance and upholding workshop standards to ensure optimal performance for our customers.
  • Ensuring smooth opening and closing of the branch as required.
  • Embracing ongoing growth through training and development, enhancing your skills and expertise.
  • Rostering and supervising staff to maximise efficiency.

About you

  • Previous experience within a retail sales / leadership role from the trade or hardware industry - highly desirable
  • An impressive track record in people management, effective coaching, and performance enhancement.
  • Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build lasting relationships
  • Excellent communication skills and tech savvy
  • Strong team player and a commitment to safety

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you'll need to succeed. You'll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

We believe it doesn't matter what role you hold - from Customer Service to CEO , Driver to Branch Manager - it's the values that you live by. We trust in each other, look out for our mates and live by our core values: One Family, Fair Dinkum, Taking Hire Higher and Every Customer a Raving Fan. And we have a bit of fun along the way too

There's also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including:

  • All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
  • Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
  • Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
  • Opportunity for profit share
  • Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
  • Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

So, whether you're starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.



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