Branch Manager - Sheffield

Hdm Solar; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Profit share scheme

Company pension

Laptop and mobile phone

Mintago benefits platform

Generous annual leave

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hdm Solar is seeking a hands-on Branch Manager for the Sheffield operation. You will be responsible for overall performance, including commercial success, operations, financial results, customer satisfaction and people management.

The role reports to the Senior Leadership Team and requires leading by example while driving performance and profitability. You will own the branch P&L, deliver against ambitious sales targets, manage warehouse and stock, and develop local business opportunities to

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience managing a wholesale branch.
• Background in electrical wholesale, renewable energy, solar PV or related industry.
• Proven experience managing a P&L account.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development experience.
• Track record of meeting sales and profitability targets.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing warehouse and operations functions.
• Experience managing stock control and inventory.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable knowledge: solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and renewable technologies.
• Desirable ERP/CRM experience.
• Desirable lean working practices implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Sheffield branch's performance.
• Own the branch P&L and strategic commercial success.
• Deliver and exceed sales, margin and profitability targets.
• Develop and execute local business development strategies to grow market share.
• Identify and secure new opportunities within the region.
• Grow existing accounts through exceptional service and relationship management.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities and threats.
• Drive branch sales activity and ensure KPIs are met.

Skills

Branch management

P&L management

Business development

Sales targets

Leadership

Operations management

Stock & inventory

Planning

Communication

Driving licence

Renewable tech knowledge

ERP/CRM experience

Lean practices

Tools

ERP & CRM systems

Job description

As branch manager, you will have full responsibility for the overall performance of the Sheffield branch. You will be accountable for the commercial success, operational efficiency, financial performance, customer satisfaction and people management of the branch, ensuring it consistently delivers against company objectives and maintains the highest standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can inspire their team whilst maintaining complete ownership of branch performance. Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, you will be expected to lead by example and continually seek opportunities to improve performance, customer experience and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial leadership
• Take full ownership of the branch profit and loss account
• Deliver and exceed agreed sales, margin and profitability targets
• Develop and execute local business development strategies to increase market share
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the region
• Grow existing customer accounts through exceptional service and relationship management
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify commercial opportunities
• Drive sales activity across the branch and ensure individual team members meet agreed KPIs

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum three years' experience managing a successful wholesale branch
• Background within electrical wholesale, renewable energy, solar PV or a closely related industry
• Proven experience managing a profit and loss (P&L) account
• Strong commercial awareness and business development experience
• Demonstrable success in achieving sales and profitability targets
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing warehouse and operational functions
• Experience managing stock control and inventory
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and renewable technologies (desirable)
• Experience using ERP and CRM systems (desirable)
• Experience implementing operational improvements and lean working practices (desirable)

What's on Offer

• Company car
• Annual discretionary branch profit share scheme
• Company pension
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Mintago benefits platform, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within one of the UK's fastest-growing renewable energy wholesalers

Job Type

Full-time