Branch Manager - Electrical Wholesale

Bridgewater Recruitment Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Uncapped bonus

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Excellent pension scheme

Private healthcare

Autonomy to run your branch

Job summary

Bridgewater Recruitment Group is seeking a commercially driven Branch Manager to run a Southampton branch with full autonomy over operations, sales strategy and profitability.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive sales growth, manage stock and logistics, and build strong relationships with customers and suppliers. A market leader in electrical wholesale, the role offers significant uncapped bonus and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Branch Manager or senior B2B sales in electrical wholesale.
• Proven track record of growing sales and margins.
• Excellent knowledge of the local market.
• Confident negotiator and relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Drive sales growth and profitability.
• Own full P&L for the branch.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team.
• Oversee stock, purchasing, logistics and operations.
• Deliver against sales and performance targets.

Skills

Branch management experience

B2B sales leadership

Sales growth focus

Negotiation and relationship building

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

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.