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Branch Manager
Branch Manager
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Around £42,000 (negotiable and DOE) + Generous Bonus
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent position.
About the Client
Simon Acres Group LTD are representing a well established and successful Plumbing and Heating Merchant. This is an exciting opportunity to run your own branch, build your team and take on a fantastic new challenge.
About the Role
This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to lead a successful branch. With a blank canvas to work from, you’ll play a key role in building the team, shaping the branch’s culture, and driving its growth and success from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the successful branch, ensuring all operational, staffing, and commercial elements are in place.
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Drive sales growth and profitability through effective customer relationship management and proactive business development.
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Oversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and operational efficiency.
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Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and local customers to establish the branch as a trusted partner in the area.
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Monitor financial performance, budgets, and stock control to maximise margins and maintain sustainable growth.
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Promote the company’s values, culture, and commitment to quality in all aspects of branch activity.
Requirements / Skills:
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Proven experience in a management role within a builders’ merchant, plumbers’ merchant, or similar trade environment.
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Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of P&L management and budgeting.
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Demonstrable experience in stock management, purchasing, and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
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A track record of driving sales performance and achieving branch or regional targets within a wholesale or trade setting.
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Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop a new team.
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Strong customer focus with the ability to build long-term relationships with trade and retail clients.
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Good IT and systems literacy, with the ability to use internal systems and reporting tools effectively.
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Desirable: Knowledge of plumbing and heating products.
What’s on Offer:
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The company offers an attractive salary package and is prepared to go above market rate for the right candidate.
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A performance-based bonus scheme that rewards success and branch growth.
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The opportunity to take full ownership of a new branch and play a key role in its long-term success within a leading independent builders’ merchant group.
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Backing from an experienced senior management team with the resources and reputation of a well-established business.
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A genuine chance to shape the branch, build your own team, and make a lasting impact from day one.
How to Apply
This position is being handled by Simon Acres Group LTD.
To apply, please send your CV to Lewis@simonacres.co.uk or contact Lewis on 02037016660.
Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position.