Branch Manager

Booker; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker, the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler, seeks a Wholesale Store Manager to lead a team in optimizing store operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess retail experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a proactive attitude towards customer satisfaction. This role offers real responsibilities from day one, within a supportive and inclusive team environment dedicated to employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Retail or wholesale experience, not necessarily in food.
• Familiarity with operational procedures.
• Proven track record in managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure branch operates efficiently and safely.
• Maintain compliance with legal constraints.
• Deliver high customer service standards.

Skills

Operational understanding

Customer satisfaction

Leadership

Proactive attitude

Job description

Looking for a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are currently seeking self-starters with a sound operational understanding of store management who are comfortable making decisions while maintaining compliant and safe operations.

Reporting to the Area Manager, your role will involve leading a team to ensure that your branch trades efficiently, safely, and within legal constraints, while offering the highest customer service standards. You will be dedicated to customer satisfaction, take pride in your work, have a proven track record of managing a team successfully, and possess an enthusiastic attitude with a drive to excel.

From day one, you can expect to be entrusted with real responsibilities, working within a supportive team to meet customer needs effectively.

To succeed in this role, you should have retail or wholesale experience, not necessarily from a food background. Familiarity with operational procedures, a successful track record, and a proactive attitude are essential.

We offer a genuine opportunity to develop and grow your career within our Booker Group.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centres nationwide.

At Booker, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are core values. We want everyone to feel represented and comfortable being themselves at work. We also support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances.

Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, please contact [e-mail].

Please note that candidates over 18 are required for roles involving early mornings, late evenings, warehouse work, alcohol, or driving.

During high application volumes, some roles may close earlier than advertised. We can only provide feedback to candidates who attend interviews.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with different benefits.*

For more information, visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk