Branch Manager – Industrial Electrical

Bridgewater UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Mobile

Laptop

Healthcare

Pension

Autonomy

Job summary

Bridgewater UK in Leeds is seeking a commercially driven Branch Manager to take full ownership of the branch within a £1.7 billion turnover distribution group. You will own the branch performance, win new business, manage key accounts, and lead the team to deliver sales and profitability with a high degree of autonomy.

You will drive improvements across sales, operations, and customer service while building strong supplier and customer relationships in a busy industrial electrical distribution

Qualifications

• Strong B2B sales experience
• Industrial electrical or mechanical sector knowledge
• 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
• 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

Skills

B2B Sales

Industry Knowledge

Sales Growth

Negotiation

Leadership

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 Leeds. 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
• Industrial electrical or mechanical sector knowledge
• 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 £40,000 – £60,000 (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.