Branch Manager

GCS Associates; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Associates is recruiting for an experienced Branch Manager to lead a busy Builders Merchants site in the Castle Douglas area. The role requires a proven track record in sales, stock control and delivering profitable operations while building lasting relationships with customers and suppliers.

You will drive growth, motivate your team, and use market intelligence to forecast demand. The salary (£45,000–£50,000 DOE) and a competitive benefits package reflect the importance of this leadership

Job description

Role: Branch Manager

Industry: Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies

Region: Castle Douglas area

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) plus bonus, company vehicle etc.

• An opportunity to run a great branch


• A well respected business.


• A huge range of construction supply products


• A well-functioning site that needs a new leader


• A very strong basic with benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Branch Manager / General Manager / Branch Director for a very well respected merchant, for one of their sites in the Castle Douglas area.

The ideal candidate will currently be a Branch Manager within the merchant sector with a proven track record of growing and sustaining a profitable operation. Passion and determination will be a pre-requisite in order maintain the strong business relationships already in place and to help build up a pipeline of new customers too. Basically, the branch's position is good but they don't want to be static in terms of market share. If you have significant Assistant Branch Management experience and you would like to progress then this could also be the role for you.

For a role such as this, you would normally need management experience specifically from the builders merchants world but they could be open to other backgrounds in this case.

This is an important branch though and ultimately you will take responsibility for maximising the potential sales and overall profitability of the Branch. It goes without saying that candidates will have to possess a demonstrable track record in sales, negotiation and stock control. The sales and the operations of the branch will be under your control.

You should be able to use market intelligence and analyse stock profiles as well as sales trends to anticipate future directions.

You should be someone that people will want to work for. You should be able to motivate your team and inspire them!

This is a great opportunity for career development and as such we are a looking for someone with ambition!

The rewards are clear. The package is strong and the future rewards are there too. If the chosen candidate fulfils the role successfully then further career development is distinctly possible.

Industry Sector: Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Civils, Heavyside, Plumbing & Heating, Insulation, Roofing. Recruiting Branch Manager, Branch Director, General Manager, Depot Manager, Centre Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager.