Branch Manager – Industrial

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Mobile

Laptop

Healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd. in Shrewsbury seeks a commercially driven Branch Manager to own the branch’s performance and growth within a £1.7 billion turnover group.

You will lead strategy and operations, win new business, manage key accounts, and drive improvements across sales, ops, and customer service. The role rewards autonomy, with a starting salary of £45,000–£55,000 plus a performance bonus, car, mobile, laptop, healthcare, and pension.

Qualifications

• Strong B2B sales experience within an industrial environment.
• Background in electrical, mechanical, or related industrial markets.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Natural leadership ability with a hands-on, commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of branch performance, including sales, margin, and profitability.
• Winning new business and developing existing key accounts.
• Senior point of contact for customers and suppliers.
• Managing your customer base and sales activity.
• Leading, motivating, and setting standards within the branch.
• Driving continuous improvement across sales, operations, and customer service.

Skills

B2B sales

Industrial markets

Leadership

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Sales growth

Job description

One of the UK’s leading industrial electrical wholesalers is seeking a commercially driven Branch Manager to take full ownership of their successful operation in Shrewsbury. This is a senior, autonomous role within a £1.7 billion turnover distribution group, offering genuine responsibility for performance, profitability, and long-term growth.

The business has built a strong reputation through high service levels, market-leading supplier relationships, and a comprehensive range of branded industrial products. They are known for trusting their managers, rewarding success, and giving experienced leaders the freedom to run their branch as their own business.

The Opportunity

As Branch Manager, you will have full responsibility for the commercial success of the branch, acting as both the strategic and operational lead.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of branch performance, including sales, margin, and profitability
• Winning new business and developing existing key accounts
• Acting as the senior point of contact for customers and suppliers
• Managing your customer base and sales activity
• Leading, motivating, and setting standards within the branch
• Driving continuous improvement across sales, operations, and customer service

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong B2B sales experience within an industrial environment
• Background in sectors such as electrical, mechanical, or related industrial markets
• A proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Natural leadership ability with a hands‑on, commercial approach

Rewards

As a Branch Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £45,000 – £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• A lucrative bonus linked to your performance and that of your business
• A package including a car, mobile, laptop and healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• A high level of autonomy within a stable, well‑resourced group

This role will suit someone who enjoys running a business, driving sales, and leading from the front.