Branch Manager

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Mon–Fri schedule

Supportive team

Impactful role

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Branch Manager in Basildon, Essex. The role involves owning the Basildon site, leading a small team, and maintaining high service levels while managing day-to-day operations.

The role offers a £45,000 salary with a performance-based bonus, and a Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm schedule. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership position within a friendly team, with real opportunities to impact branch performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a branch/depot/warehouse/trade counter or similar.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to work.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the branch, ensuring everything runs efficiently.
• Lead, motivate and support a small team.
• Build strong relationships with customers and maintain high service levels.
• Oversee stock control and general branch administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive branch performance.
• Recruit, train and develop employees when required.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed throughout the branch.
• Work closely with senior management to help achieve business objectives.
• Responsibility for branch P&L, budgeting and forecasting.
• Commercially focused with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve profitability.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives to increase sales and market presence.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, growth and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Branch Manager

Basildon, Essex

£45,000 + Bonus

Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm

Are you a natural leader who enjoys being hands-on, supporting a team, and keeping a busy branch running smoothly?

We're working with a well-established business that is looking for an experienced Branch Manager to take ownership of their Basildon site. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, close-knit team where your input will be valued, your achievements recognised, and where you'll play a key role in the continued success of the branch.

This position would suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is equally comfortable supporting staff, building customer relationships, and overseeing day-to-day operations.

The Role

• Manage the daily activities of the branch, ensuring everything runs efficiently.
• Lead, motivate and support a small team.
• Build strong relationships with customers and maintain high service levels.
• Oversee stock control and general branch administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive branch performance.
• Recruit, train and develop employees when required.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed throughout the branch.
• Work closely with senior management to help achieve business objectives.
• Responsibility for branch P&L, budgeting and forecasting.
• Commercially focused with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve profitability.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives to increase sales and market presence.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, growth and operational efficiency.

About You

• Previous experience managing a branch, depot, warehouse, trade counter or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to work.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Monday to Friday working hours
• A varied and rewarding management role
• Friendly working environment with a supportive team
• Genuine opportunity to make a real impact

Due to the location, candidates will need their own transport.