Branch Manager — Lead Growth at Builders Merchants

Huws Gray; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or cash alternative

Bonus potential

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme (Employer 4%)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (3x salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Staff discounts across group brands

Training and development programmes

Job summary

Huws Gray is seeking a Branch Manager for the Caernarfon branch to lead a high-performing team and drive profitability. You will manage customer relationships, supplier partnerships, and local market activities while upholding safety and service standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, financial oversight, and delivering sales growth through proactive engagement with customers and colleagues across our group brands.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a Builders Merchants or similar retail setting.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to interpret financial metrics and P&L.
• Excellent communication skills capable of inspiring and influencing.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with adaptability.
• Commitment to operational excellence and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for branch P&L, driving profitability through cost control and margin improvement
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver outstanding performance
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure health & safety compliance and operational standards are met
• Deliver sales growth through proactive customer engagement and local market awareness
• Interpret and act on financial data, KPIs, and management accounts
• Champion company values and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Skills

Proven leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Operational excellence

Customer service orientation

Job description

Huws Gray is seeking a Branch Manager for the Caernarfon branch to lead a high-performing team and drive profitability. You will manage customer relationships, supplier partnerships, and local market activities while upholding safety and service standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, financial oversight, and delivering sales growth through proactive engagement with customers and colleagues across our group brands.