Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Company car

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd in Southampton is seeking a commercially driven Branch Manager to run an established electrical wholesale operation. You will control strategy, sales, and profitability while leading a high-performing team.

The role offers uncapped bonus potential, strong incentives including a company car, private healthcare, and a pension, plus autonomy to grow the branch like a small business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Branch Manager or senior B2B sales role in electrical wholesale.
• Proven ability to grow sales and margins.
• Strong knowledge of the local market.
• Confident negotiator and relationship builder.
• Thrives in an autonomous, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance and day‑to‑day running of the branch.
• Drive sales growth and maximise branch profitability.
• Lead, motivate and develop the branch team.
• Manage stock, purchasing, logistics and operations.
• Deliver against sales and performance targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Branch management

B2B sales

P&L ownership

Relationship building

Negotiation

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
• 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.