Branch Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical wholesale business is looking for a dynamic Branch Manager to oversee their Bristol branch. This role offers the autonomy of running your own business, full control over purchasing and sales, and a strong support network. You'll be passionate about leading a team and ensuring operational excellence while benefiting from a profit-sharing bonus scheme. Ideal for an experienced leader in the electrical sector.

Benefits

Profit-Sharing Bonus Scheme

Company Car

Pension

Life Insurance

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Training

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing an electrical wholesale branch or similar.
• Track record of delivering sales growth and managing budgets.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and operational performance of the site.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Drive profitable sales while ensuring high standards of customer service.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Relationship-building

Entrepreneurial approach

Knowledge of electrical products

Job description

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We are looking for a business focused Branch Manager to join established branch in a Leading UK wide Electrical wholesale business based in Bristol.

This is not just a Branch Manager role. It’s your opportunity to run your own business, with the autonomy to make decisions that truly shape your success. Take full control of purchasing, sales, staffing, and customer strategy, all while supported by an established, industry-leading network.

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum and profit share bonus
• Company Car
• Monday to Friday & half day Saturday working pattern
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Benefits: Pension, Life Insurance, Private medical insurance, Company events, employee discounts and training

As Branch Manager, you will lead the commercial and operational performance of the site with complete autonomy. Build & maintain long-term relationships with customers and suppliers, driving profitable sales while ensuring high standards of customer service and operational excellence.

This role is perfect for an experienced electrical leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to run a business as if it were their own – backed by a national network and a strong brand.

Think of this opportunity as owning your own company, without the risk — and with the training and infrastructure to help you thrive.

Why this opportunity stands out above the rest:

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Scheme: Your success directly impacts your income. The more your branch grows, the more you and your team earn.
• Total Autonomy: Set your strategy. Choose your suppliers. Lead your team your way.
• High-Quality Product Range: You'll work with a trusted portfolio of over 140,000 market-leading products.
• Genuine Career Pathway: Many of our top regional and national leaders started as Branch Managers. We invest in ambition.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: You’re encouraged to innovate, take calculated risks, and shape the business as if it were your own.

Branch Manager: Skills and experience

• Previous experience managing an electrical wholesale branch or similar trade environment
• Strong commercial acumen, track record of delivering sales growth and managing budgets
• Excellent leadership and people development skills
• Strong supplier and customer relationship-building ability
• Knowledge of electrical products and the wholesale distribution market
• A hands-on and entrepreneurial approach

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

Also known as: Profit Centre Manager, General Manager, Trade Counter Manager, Business Unit Manager, Operations Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Depot Manager, or Electrical Wholesale Manager.