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Trainee Business Manager (Ref: 10093)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Business Manager to be the face of our Express Asphalt site at Bardon Hill. You will play a key role in dealing with customers in a polite and helpful manner at all times. Working actively and collaboratively as part of the Bardon Hill mainstream team to ensure maximum output. About the role As one of our Trainee Business Managers you’ll be responsible for a range of duties, which will encompass traditional customer support operative responsibilities combined with active sales skills to drive the business forward. Other elements of the role include: To manage allocated business unit in accordance with the respective company policies and deliver as minimum, the agreed budgeted income and contribution levels through managed volume and price criteria Maintain and improve the business relationships and market knowledge, within a designated area To maintain a high degree of market and competitor awareness Ensure efficient financial performance of the weighbridge through: Optimum price management in liaison with Business Manager, accurate data entry into weighbridge computer, customer credit control in liaison with Credit Department and correct banking procedures are followed on a daily basis Facilitate the customer journey through the Express Experience ensuring optimum service levels and satisfaction Ensure that visitors to the Weighbridge are aware of site rules and Health and Safety requirements Working with other members of staff and independently to operate the facility safely to maximise throughputs Compile reports in line with department reporting requirements Be aware of professional responsibility towards health and safety, use of PPE, reporting accidents, incidents and near misses What will you bring? Strong selling and negotiation skills A proven track record in customer service Self-motivation and initiative to make decisions An excellent all-round communicator who is structured and well organised Highly motivated, dedicated and willing to find solutions Strong verbal and numeracy skills with first-class timekeeping What can we offer you? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognising the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. LafargeHolcim has a global footprint with leadership positions in the vast majority of its markets and a diversified portfolio with a good balance between mature and developing markets positioned in highly populated areas. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets.