Branch Manager

Rhodium Consulting; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent business in the timber and building supplies sector is seeking a Branch Manager to lead their Cheltenham branch. This role involves overseeing a team, driving sales growth, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in management within the sector and strong leadership skills. The company emphasizes personal growth and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary with profit-related bonus

Company pension

30 days annual leave

Full training and development

Career progression opportunities

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, or Team Leader role.
• A natural leader with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of P&L and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 8 staff, overseeing recruitment and development.
• Drive sales growth and meet branch targets through effective management.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, BisTrack)

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: AD94

Job title: Branch Manager

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 + annual bonus

Industry: Timber Merchants

Job type: Full time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30, no weekends!

Opportunity

Rhodium Consulting are delighted to be working with an established and growing independent business within the timber and building supplies sector, who are looking for a talented Branch Manager to take charge of their thriving Cheltenham branch.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with deep industry roots, a supportive leadership team, and a strong reputation for quality and service excellence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with profit-related bonus scheme
• Company pension and 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Full training and development from a supportive management team
• Career progression opportunities within a respected and expanding business
• Monday-Friday schedule (7:30am-4:30pm), giving you your weekends back!
• Christmas shutdown

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 8 staff, overseeing recruitment, training, performance, and development.
• Drive sales growth and meet branch targets through effective commercial management.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Oversee stock control, order processing, and delivery schedules to guarantee efficient service.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial controls, and health & safety standards.
• Manage cash handling and ensure accuracy in sales and reporting.
• Maintain vehicles, machinery, and site equipment in line with legal and operational requirements.
• Represent the branch in the local community through partnerships, sponsorships, and events.

About You

• Proven experience in a Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, or Team Leader role within the building materials, timber, or merchanting sector.
• A natural leader with excellent communication, motivation, and organizational skills.
• Commercially aware, with a good understanding of P&L and budgeting (training provided).
• Competent IT user, ideally with experience of ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, BisTrack).
• Hands‑on, proactive, and customer‑focused, with the ability to lead by example.

Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a well‑established branch with a strong reputation and a loyal customer base. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, backed by an experienced head office and leadership team dedicated to your success.

If you're looking for a long‑term career move with a company that values expertise, teamwork, and personal growth — we'd love to hear from you.

All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates.