Branch Manager

Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Save-as-you-earn

Generous pension

Employee discounts (Toolstation)

Wellbeing support

MyPerks discounts

40-hour contracts

Job summary

Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited in Maidstone seeks a dynamic branch leader to manage a high-performing team, drive sales, and ensure profitable operations with safety at the core.

You will coordinate sales, purchasing, distribution, warehousing, yard operations, and safety while building strong relationships with customers and suppliers. This role focuses on growth, performance, and delivering top-tier service across the branch.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a branch or retail environment.
• Ability to coach, develop and empower a team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Financial literacy and use of data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Maidstone branch team to meet targets.
• Drive sales, profitability and customer service, with safety at heart.
• Coordinate sales, purchasing, distribution, warehousing, yard operations, and compliance with RD.
• Build lasting relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Sales leadership

Communication

Customer relationship management

Operational excellence

Safety compliance

Strategic thinking

Job description

As the go-to person at our Maidstone branch, you’ll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers, and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork. This fast-paced, rewarding role has you right in the action with plenty of customer interaction, keeping everything buzzing and running smoothly. You’ll drive our success by smashing sales targets, boosting profit, and ensuring the team delivers top-notch service with safety at the heart of everything! You’ll also work closely with the RD to coordinate sales, purchasing, distribution, warehousing, yard operations, safety, and drive overall branch efficiency, alongside wider transformative efforts.

What’s In It For You?

• Joining the UK’s largest builders' merchant means endless growth opportunities. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills truly matter. With over 500 branches nationwide, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact., Leading a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and develop your team to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service.
• Customer-First Approach: Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers to create an excellent experience every time.
• Driving Sales & Operational Excellence: Lead sales strategies that boost revenue while managing stock, deliveries, and day-to-day operations.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.
• Team Growth & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor your team, focusing on career progression and creating a positive work culture.

Who You Are

• A Strong Leader: You know how to motivate, delegate, and develop your team, empowering them to take ownership of key areas.
• A Delegator: You trust your team to take responsibility and lead independently.
• Collaborative & Open to Learning: You embrace leadership and are always seeking ways to improve and learn from others.
• A Skilled Communicator: You build strong relationships with both customers and colleagues.
• Customer-Focused: You always put the customer first, maximizing sales opportunities across the branch.
• Organized & Efficient: You can plan and prioritize to manage your workload and your team’s.
• Financially Literate: You use financial and statistical data to make informed decisions.
• A Culture Builder: You create an inclusive and positive environment that motivates the team and keeps customers coming back.
• Commercial Decision-Maker: You make business decisions that benefit both the customer and the branch.
• Competitively Aware: You stay informed about competitors and use that knowledge to drive success.
• Business-Minded: You treat the branch like your own business, striving for continuous improvement.
• Compliance-Focused: You ensure the branch meets all legal requirements and keeps up with market trends.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the chance to succeed.

We’re the UK’s largest builders' merchant! With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a supportive team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. Whether you’re in the office, on the shop floor, or handling deliveries, there’s a place here for you to grow. Join us today and see why we’re the trusted choice for builders!

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
• Generous pension scheme
• Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation)
• Wellbeing support to help you feel your best
• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
• Working hours: Our management contracts are for 40.0 hours