Branch manager

Michael Page (UK); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established roofing supplies distributor in Milton Keynes is seeking a driven Branch Manager. This role involves leading a dedicated team, managing day-to-day operations, and driving commercial growth while ensuring an excellent service delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in the roofing or building materials trade, and be confident in managing customer relationships and branch logistics.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Bonus/incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within the roofing or building materials trade.
• Commercially minded and hands-on approach.
• Ability to lead a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small on-site team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Drive sales through proactive customer engagement and local networking.
• Manage stock levels, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure a safe and well-maintained working environment.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Engagement

Commercial Decision-Making

Job description

• Lead a high-performing team with full branch ownership
• Work with a trusted name in building materials

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established roofing supplies distributor based in Milton Keynes, known for their strong trade reputation and long-standing relationships within the construction industry. They offer a wide range of roofing products and pride themselves on providing expert advice, competitive pricing, and fast, reliable delivery to both commercial and domestic customers.

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and hands-on Branch Manager to lead a busy roofing supplies branch based in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for someone with experience in merchants or construction products who can manage day-to-day operations while driving commercial growth.

You will be responsible for overseeing branch performance, managing a small team, building relationships with trade customers, and ensuring excellent service delivery. From managing stock and logistics to working closely with suppliers and local contractors, you'll be at the centre of a well-established and growing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a small on-site team to deliver excellent customer service
• Drive sales through proactive customer engagement and local networking
• Manage stock levels, purchasing, and supplier relationships
• Maintain branch profitability through cost control and commercial decision-making
• Ensure a safe, organised, and well-maintained working environment
• Oversee branch logistics, including same/next-day deliveries
• Support trade account growth through relationship-building with builders, roofers, and contractors

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have experience within the roofing or wider building materials trade, with a solid understanding of trade customer needs. They will be commercially minded, hands-on, and confident leading a small team in a fast-paced environment. A background in branch, trade counter, or merchant operations is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus/incentive scheme
• to lead a well-established, growing branch
• Supportive team culture with autonomy to make an impact