Branch Manager - Electrical Wholesale

Bridgewater Resources UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped bonus

Company car

Mobile & laptop

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Autonomy to run branch

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK in Southampton is looking for a commercially driven Branch Manager to lead a well-established electrical wholesale operation. You’ll run day-to-day operations, shape sales strategy, and own profitability with high autonomy.

The role offers significant uncapped bonuses, a high-spec company car, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll manage a high-performing team and build strong customer and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience as Branch Manager or senior B2B sales role within electrical wholesale.
• Strong ability to grow sales and margins in a local market.
• Proven negotiator and relationship builder with autonomous work style.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Driving sales growth and identifying new business opportunities.
• Full P&L responsibility for the branch.
• Leading, motivating and developing your team.
• Managing stock, purchasing, logistics and operations.
• Delivering against sales and performance targets.

Skills

Sales leadership

B2B sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Job description

Run your own electrical wholesale branch. Drive sales, grow profitability, and earn uncapped bonuses in a high-autonomy leadership role. A market leader in the electrical wholesale sector is looking for a commercially driven Branch Manager to take charge of a successful and well-established operation in Southampton. This is an exceptional opportunity to run your own business with full control over operations, sales strategy, and profitability. You'll be part of a successful group known for its strong relationships, quality service, and continued expansion through acquisition.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Significant uncapped bonus - directly linked to your branch performance
• High-spec company car, mobile and laptop
• Full autonomy to run your branch like your own business
• Excellent pension scheme and private healthcare

Join a market-leading, highly respected group

Role Responsibilities

As Branch Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the performance and day-to-day running of the branch. Your focus will be on driving sales, maximising profitability, and leading a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers
• Driving sales growth and identifying new business opportunities
• Full P&L responsibility for the branch
• Leading, motivating and developing your team
• Managing stock, purchasing, logistics and operations i>\
• Delivering against sales and performance targets

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll be a proactive, commercially-minded leader with a strong track‑record in the electrical wholesale sector.

You will:

• Have experience as a Branch Manager or in a senior B2B sales role within electrical wholesale
• Be highly motivated with a proven ability to grow sales and margins
• Have strong knowledge of the local market
• Be a confident negotiator and relationship builder
• Thrive in an autonomous, results-driven environment

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, drive growth, and maximise your earnings, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely rewards performance.