Branch Manager

Driver Hire Borders; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wholesale sector is looking for a Wholesale Store Manager in London. The role involves overseeing branch operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring excellent customer service while complying with operational standards. Candidates should have a solid retail or wholesale background and demonstrate strong leadership skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with contributions matching

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or wholesale is essential.
• Familiarity with operational procedures.
• Willingness to engage and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure efficient and safe branch operations.
• Maintain compliance with legal standards and customer service excellence.
• Report to the Area Manager and take real responsibilities from day one.

Skills

Operational understanding

Team management

Customer satisfaction

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career growth, along with the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off, increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every four-weekly pay day, thirteen times a year. Plus, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, with additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website offering savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) — save up to 5%, with Booker matching your contributions.
• Life assurance coverage for death in service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

Are you interested in a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are seeking self-starters with a solid operational understanding of store management, comfortable making decisions, and maintaining compliant and safe operations.

You will be responsible for

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will lead a team to ensure your branch operates efficiently, safely, legally, and provides excellent customer service. You should be dedicated to customer satisfaction, take pride in your work, have a successful track record of team management, and possess enthusiasm and ambition to excel.

From day one, you will be entrusted with real responsibilities and supported by a team committed to meeting customer needs.

You will need

Retail or wholesale experience is essential, though not necessarily from a food background. Familiarity with operational procedures, a success-driven mindset, and a willingness to get involved are important. We offer opportunities for career development within Booker Group.