Branch Manager

Huws Gray; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Cash allowance

Bonus potential

23–24 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sick pay after probation

Employee discounts

Wellbeing & training

Job summary

Huws Gray is seeking a Branch Manager for Theale to lead the team, drive profitability, and deliver exceptional customer service at the branch level.

You will manage day-to-day operations, develop your team, and build strong relationships with customers and suppliers to meet and exceed targets. A strong leader with commercial acumen will thrive in this role and contribute to the overall success of the branch.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a builders' merchants.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret P&L.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and adaptability.
• Commitment to operational excellence and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for branch P&L and profitability improvements.
• Lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve targets.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and meet standard operating procedures.
• Drive sales growth through proactive customer engagement and local market awareness.
• Interpret financial data, KPIs and management accounts to steer decisions.
• Champion company values and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

P&L literacy

Communication

Team development

Job description

Branch Manager – Huws Gray (Theale)

Lead Your Team. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray. We’re the Huws Gray Group, a leading name in builders’ merchants, supporting communities across the UK with everything they need to build, improve, and create. Our success is built on our people, and now we’re looking for a Branch Manager to join us and take the lead.

About The Role

As Branch Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind your branch’s success. You’ll lead by example, inspire your team, and deliver exceptional customer service while achieving key business metrics. From managing profitability to developing your team, this is a role where your leadership truly makes a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Take full accountability for branch P&L, driving profitability through cost control and margin improvement
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver outstanding performance
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure health & safety compliance and operational standards are met
• Deliver sales growth through proactive customer engagement and local market awareness
• Interpret and act on financial data, KPIs, and management accounts
• Champion company values and foster a culture of continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience, gained in a Builders Merchants
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret P&L
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and adaptability
• Commitment to operational excellence and customer service

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Company car or cash alternative
• Lucrative bonus potential
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme (Employee 5%, Employer 4%)
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (3x basic salary)
• Enhanced company sick pay after probation
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas
• Colleague discount across our group brands
• Access to Digital GP, Tech Scheme, Holiday Purchase, Cycle to work and Healthcare Plans amongst others
• Training and development programmes to support your growth

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter, and better at serving our customers. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Join us and be part of a team that values leadership, collaboration, and making a real difference every day.