2708 - Removals Branch Manager - German Speaking

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We are working with an associate recruitment consultancy whose client is a world leading international moving company. They are currently looking to recruit a German speaking Removals Branch Manager to be based at their branch in Berlin, Germany. The position is permanent.
This successful branch currently operates internationally, and also undertakes fine art shipping and commercial moving.
This opportunity is targeted at talented "hands on" removals professionals who can demonstrate a successful track record in the removals industry.
The Branch Manager will be responsible for the branch activities and should be able to represent the company's best interests and manage the sales activities. You will be responsible for the outcomes, quality and client liaison of the branch.
Specifically you will supervise your team, supporting them to reach sales targets.
You will plan the branch activities with the support of your team and the Area Manager.
You will set and achieve Sales Targets, Sales Action Plans and monitor regularly to ensure targets are met.
You will hold regular sales meetings with the sales group, motivate and support their activities.
You will generate new profitable business relationships.
You will analyse monthly KPI's, recognise weak points and defects and make a plan to overcome them.
You will carry out general administration and deal with any employee related issues.
You will carry out evaluation of client feedback.
You will be responsible for staff welfare and all safety and health related issues.
You will be responsible for the effective recruitment, induction and orientation of all staff.
You will identify training needs and the implementation of them on a regular basis.
You will promote brand awareness and business development.
Finally you will ensure cost optimisation.
You should be an accomplished German speaking Removals General / Branch Manager with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding operational standards and of managing a large number of staff.
Ideally you will have experience of logistics and warehouse management, freight forwarding (land, sea and air) supported by a good understanding of Human Resource management and marketing strategies.
You should have budgeting and financial expertise and project management experience.
You will have a strong sales skills/bias and an ability to solve problems by using your own initiative.
You must be client oriented and able to manage and control quality.
You should have strong leadership and inter-personal skills, sound administration skills and excellent time management skills.
Your personal traits should include supporting honesty and high levels of personal integrity.
You will be a strong but fair "manager" personality with ability to monitor and manage staff and expenses.
You will possess a hard work ethic and pay attention to the detail.
You should have the ability to work independently when required and be able to exercise sound judgement in decision making.
You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English, be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.
Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
You will be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities.
Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and be PC / IT literate.
Salary is negotiable dependent upon knowledge and skill set.
Please do not apply for his role unless you can speak German and English fluently and have removals sector experience.