Assistant Branch Manager

GCS Associates; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

GCS Associates in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to help run our busy branch. The role blends sales drive with strong operational skills, focusing on stock control, buying experience, and customer service to grow market share.

You will support the branch manager across day-to-day operations, lead by example, and coordinate the team in a fast-paced construction materials environment. Relevant supervisory experience in building supplies is preferred, with a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Stock management experience within construction supplies or building materials.
• Buying experience and supplier liaison skills.
• Strong sales and operations background within a distributive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the branch manager with day-to-day operations.
• Lead by example to maximise branch performance and market share.
• Coordinate sales and stock activities to ensure a well-run branch.

Skills

Stock management

Buying experience

Sales

Operations

Leadership / Management

Job description

Role: Assistant Branch Manager

Sector: Construction Materials / Building Supplies / Timber Products

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (varying dependent on experience) plus bonus

Our client is a well-respected and long-established distributor of construction supplies / building materials / timber products. Their branch is in the Cardiff area and requires a new Assistant Branch Manager. This is a busy site and it needs someone to help keep it going in the right direction. An all-rounder is required ideally with good stock management skills, buying experience and an understanding of how a well-run branch should function. Most importantly, you must have demonstrable experience in both sales and operations. Basically, the branch's position is sound, but they don't want to be static in terms of market share.

You should ultimately be able to assist the branch manager with most aspects of how to run a successful branch.

This role requires a special someone - ideally someone with some kind of management or supervisory experience. This person must be currently working in the construction supply sector and you should be a person that people will want to deal with and be led by.

The right person should have the drive to collectively always maximise potential. You will need the right blend of sales drive with strong operational skills and experience. A good all-rounder who can guide on all aspects of the business and assist the team where necessary.

This is an important role for the company and long-term progression is monitored.