Branch Manager

Travis Perkins; Wigan; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary with bonuses

Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn

Generous pension scheme

Exclusive discounts (including 20% off

Toolstation discounts

Wellbeing support

MyPerks discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Travis Perkins in Ashton-in-Makerfield is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a dedicated team, grow sales, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll engage with customers on the shop floor and within the local trades community, steering profitability while upholding safety standards.

You’ll coach colleagues, manage stock and deliveries, plan staffing, and drive continuous improvement across processes. The role offers career development within the UK’s largest builders’ merchant network.

Formación

• Proven leadership of large teams in a retail or merchants setting.
• Strong customer focus with ability to build lasting relationships.
• Financial awareness to monitor branch performance and profitability.
• Experience meeting sales targets and driving revenue.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a high-performing team to hit targets and deliver great service.
• Develop customer and supplier relationships to improve branch performance.
• Drive sales strategies while overseeing stock, deliveries and daily operations.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and maintained.
• Mentor staff and foster positive work culture.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Customer relationship management

Sales leadership

Team development

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Branch Manager - Ashton In Makerfield

Who We Are

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!

What You’ll Be Doing

As the go-to person at the branch, you’ll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers, and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork.You’ll be 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!

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.

We offer:

• 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: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, with two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am - 12:00 pm). Enjoy your weekends off!

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• 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

You’ll need to be:

• 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.

If you're offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding