Assistant Branch Manager

LBS Builders Merchants; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Online discount portal including money

Job summary

LBS Builders Merchants in Haverfordwest is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to help run the branch with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Working closely with the Branch Manager, you will support sales, customer service, finance, team leadership, and compliance, with a focus on improving performance, relationships and profitability. This role offers structured training and real scope to impact daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade, retail or distribution environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on achieving branch targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and solution focused.
• Willingness to take initiative and step up when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and deputising for the Branch Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Assisting in identifying process improvements and implementing efficiencies.
• Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Supporting sales activity by identifying opportunities, advising customers, and delivering excellent service.
• Monitoring local market trends and competitor activity.
• Assisting with achieving financial targets and improving profitability.
• Playing a key part in team leadership, including staff development, motivation, and performance.
• Ensuring high standards of health & safety across the branch.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organised

Adaptable

Problem solving

Job description

Location: Haverfordwest
We’re on the lookout for a proactive and driven Assistant Branch Manager to join our team and play a key role in the smooth and successful running of our branch.

Location: Haverfordwest
We’re on the lookout for a proactive and driven Assistant Branch Manager to join our team and play a key role in the smooth and successful running of our branch.
Working closely with the Branch Manager, you’ll provide vital support across all operational areas of the business—from sales and customer service to finance, team leadership, and compliance. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on performance, customer relationships, and commercial outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting and deputising for the Branch Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Assisting in identifying process improvements and implementing efficiencies.
• Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Supporting sales activity by identifying opportunities, advising customers, and delivering excellent service.
• Monitoring local market trends and competitor activity.
• Assisting with achieving financial targets and improving profitability.
• Playing a key part in team leadership, including staff development, motivation, and performance.
• Ensuring high standards of health & safety across the branch.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a trade, retail or distribution environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on achieving branch targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and solution focused.
• Willingness to take initiative and step up when needed.

Why join us?

Some of the benefits of working for us include

• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
• Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
• staff discount scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• formal training and career progression opportunities

Hours of work: An average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am - 4.30pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8.00am until 12.00pm.

Salary: From £28,500.00