Branch Manager - Plumbing & Heating - Somerset (5401)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; Yate; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK distributor in Somerset seeks a Branch Manager for Plumbing & Heating. The successful candidate will manage a small team, drive sales, and enhance customer experiences. Ideal candidates have experience in merchants and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a negotiable salary with commission, company car, and pension.

Benefits

Company Car

Phone

Laptop

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Plumbers’ Merchants or Builders Merchants.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Confident attitude for developing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities and operations of the branch.
• Drive sales and maximize margins.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team building

Customer relationship management

Sales and Margin data understanding

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Vacancy No 5401

Job Title

BRANCH MANAGER – PLUMBING & HEATING – SOMERSET

Our Clients are proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of Plumbing and Heating materials. They are a one-step-shop for a wide range of products catering for both residential and commercial plumbing projects.

The business is looking to appoint a Branch Manager to take responsibility of one of their top-performing Branches. If you believe this is a role you could make your own and are looking to join a growing, successful and highly rewarding business then this opportunity could be for you.

Reporting to: Managing Director

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful applicant will manage and lead a small team of engaged colleagues at their Somerset operation currently turning over circa £3million to continually improve the customer’s experience and overall branch performance in line with the business’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage and control the stores day to day activities, in line with operating processes and procedures.
• To oversee operations in both the Showroom and Trade Counter
• Facilitate and drive sales within the branch whilst trying to maximise margins.
• Understand and be able to monitor sales, margin and costs.
• Strive to have the branch as cost efficient as possible.
• Identify where improvements can be made and when necessary to ensure they are actioned as swiftly as possible.
• Identify customer needs and requirements to maximize sales.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Stock control and stock management.
• Ensure security measures adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that branch administration is kept up to date and that requests for information from both internal and external customers are responded to promptly.
• Manage and motivate staff and liaise with the HR Team when necessary.
• Implementation of Health & Safety rules and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in Plumbers’ Merchants or Builders Merchants
• Strong leadership, team building and people management skills
• A confident attitude that can develop and maintain excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers
• The ability to engage and develop colleagues to help achieve branch’s goals whilst ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld
• Understanding of Sales and Margin data
• Good knowledge of marketplace, including products, brands and competitors
• Commercial awareness / experience

Location/Area: SOMERSET

Salary: Negotiable + Commission

Benefits: Company Car, Phone, Laptop, Pension