Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Around £45,000 (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. 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:

• Lead the success of the branch, ensuring all operational, staffing, and commercial elements are in place.
• Drive sales growth and profitability through effective customer relationship management and proactive business development.
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and local customers to establish the branch as a trusted partner in the area.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and stock control to maximise margins and maintain sustainable growth.
• Promote the company's values, culture, and commitment to quality in all aspects of branch activity.

Requirements / Skills:

• Proven experience in a management role within a Plumbers merchant or Building merchant.
• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of P&L management and budgeting.
• Demonstrable experience in stock management, purchasing, and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
• A track record of driving sales performance and achieving branch or regional targets within a wholesale or trade setting.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop a new team.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build long-term relationships with trade and retail clients.
• Good IT and systems literacy, with the ability to use internal systems and reporting tools effectively.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Plumbing and Heating products.

What's on Offer:

• The company offers an attractive salary package and is prepared to go above market rate for the right candidate.
• A performance-based bonus scheme that rewards success and branch growth.
• 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.
• Backing from an experienced senior management team with the resources and reputation of a well-established business.
• 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.