Branch Manager – Builders Merchant: Lead Growth & Profit

JAB Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Bonus scheme + benefits

Job summary

JAB Group in Birmingham is seeking a Branch Manager for our building materials distributor. You will lead a large team, take full P&L accountability, and drive profitability through cost control and margin improvement.

This role emphasizes customer and supplier relationship building, health and safety compliance, and delivering sales growth through proactive market engagement and local knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a distribution or Builders Merchant.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to interpret P&L and drive profitability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence.
• Can-do attitude with focus on delivering results.
• Commitment to operational excellence and customer service.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Can-do attitude

Operational excellence

Customer service

Job description

JAB Group in Birmingham is seeking a Branch Manager for our building materials distributor. You will lead a large team, take full P&L accountability, and drive profitability through cost control and margin improvement.

This role emphasizes customer and supplier relationship building, health and safety compliance, and delivering sales growth through proactive market engagement and local knowledge.