Assistant Branch Manager

Jobtrain; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Life assurance

Share incentive plan

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

SIG Roofing, the UK’s leading roofing merchant, is looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to support the Branch Manager in running a busy branch and help deliver great service and specialist products nationwide.

You’ll lead a motivated team, contribute to sales targets, manage stock, pricing, and deliveries, and champion health and safety. The role may involve trade counter, yard, or admin tasks, with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service, preferably in construction or building materials.
• Knowledge of roofing products is a plus but not required.
• Proven team leadership or supervisory capabilities.
• Strong communication and IT skills (MS Office, databases).
• Counterbalance FLT licence would be a bonus; training available.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of sales and margin targets across the branch.
• Building strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Ensuring efficient stock control, pricing strategies, and timely deliveries.
• Championing a positive health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Helping maintain vehicles, pre-shift checks, and branch infrastructure.
• Leading by example and supporting a motivated, service-driven team.
• Assisting in identifying growth opportunities and responding to competitor activity.
• Being hands-on and flexible - whether on the trade counter, in the yard, or admin support.

Skills

Sales / customer service

Leadership experience

IT skills

Target-driven

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Join the UK’s leading roofing merchant and bring your customer service skills to a role that makes a real impact.

SIG Roofing, we’re proud to support roofers across the UK with quality products and reliable service. With over 100 branches nationwide – from Inverness to Plymouth – and more than 40 years of experience, we’ve built up a wealth of knowledge along the way. We’re here to share that know-how and do our bit to help the roofing industry thrive.

Join us and play a key role in supporting branch operations, helping us deliver great service and specialist products to our customers every day.

Assistant Branch Manager at SIG Roofing

What does the role involve?

You’ll be a supportive leader, empowering the team and contributing to a culture of collaboration and growth. In this role, you’ll assist the Branch Manager in the smooth and profitable running of the branch, with involvement in all areas of the business-from sales and service to health & safety and team motivation. You’ll also step up to manage the branch in the Branch Manager’s absence.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the delivery of sales and margin targets across the branch.
• Building strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Ensuring efficient stock control, pricing strategies, and timely deliveries.
• Championing a positive health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Helping maintain vehicles, pre-shift checks, and branch infrastructure.
• Leading by example and supporting a motivated, service-driven team.
• Assisting in identifying growth opportunities and responding to competitor activity.
• Being hands-on and flexible - whether on the trade counter, in the yard, or admin support.

What you’ll bring:

• Sales or customer service experience, ideally in the construction or building materials sector.
• Good understanding of roofing products (preferred but not essential).
• Team leadership experience or supervisory capability.
• Strong communication and IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases).
• Confidence in working toward targets and providing excellent service.
• A Counterbalance FLT licence would be a bonus—but training can be provided.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period
• Company pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance (up to 4x salary).
• SIG Share Incentive Plan
• Employee Discounts from top high street and online brands
• Access to structured development through our Academies for Sales & Leadership, Apprenticeships, and on-demand training via our Learning System

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.