Branch Sales Manager

Travis Perkins plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Perkins, the UK's largest builders merchant, is seeking a Branch Manager for their flagship branch in Cambridge. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on customer relationships and sales strategies. The successful candidate will be career-driven and thrive in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities for development within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Life Insurance

ShareScheme

Mortgage advice

Access to learning platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a builders’ merchant is advantageous but not essential.
• Transferable skills like sales, customer service, and leadership are key.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with customers to support sales strategies.
• Understanding local competition to develop sales propositions.
• Ensuring safety policies are followed to keep colleagues and customers safe.

Skills

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Sales

Teamwork

Job description

Are you an experienced sales person looking to develop your career further? Are you ready to take your next career step? We are Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest builders merchant, and we have an exciting opportunity for someone to take the reins of our flagship branch in Cambridge, Coldhams Lane.

Where will you be working?

The role of Branch Manager is one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions in our business. This Cambridge branch, located on Coldhams Lane, is one of our flagship branches in the Midlands region. It has a well-established team of over 30 colleagues, including operations like 8 vehicles, a full tool hire team, and a Benchmarx kitchen team. Customer footfall is strong, making it a busy workplace!

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, and Saturdays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, working only 2 in 4 Saturdays.

What’s in it for you?

If career development is important to you—whether operationally focused or sales driven—your future could lead to roles such as Branch Manager or Regional Sales Manager.

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

• Competitive salary, annual leave, car allowance, contributory pension scheme, bonus, private medical insurance, Life Insurance, ShareScheme, and mortgage advice.

• Discounts across the TP Group, including tool hire and ToolStation.

• Health benefits like Aviva DigiCare, Cycle to Work, access to our Wellbeing Centre, and more.

• Life benefits such as myCar options (NovaLease/MotivaDirect) and legal services advice.

• Access to our learning platform, apprenticeship programs, and StayWell hub. We support management development through programs like our Level 5 Management qualification.

• A variety of everyday savings through our employee discount program and family-friendly HR policies.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same in branch life, but here are some key responsibilities:

• Building strong relationships with customers to support sales strategies and ensure the team remains professional, friendly, and enthusiastic.

• Understanding local competition to develop sales propositions that meet customer needs and keep us competitive.

• Maintaining effective relationships with customers to ensure profitability.

• Liaising with suppliers to create local commercial plans for profitable sales.

• Ensuring safety policies are followed to keep colleagues and customers safe.

• Being a key-holder, responsible for opening and closing the branch.

What experience do you need?

Previous experience in a builders’ merchant is advantageous but not essential. The role is customer-facing, requiring excellent customer service, relationship-building, and teamwork skills. Sector experience is not mandatory; transferable skills like sales, customer service, and leadership are key.

Characteristics of a successful candidate

• Highly self-motivated, organized, adaptable, resilient, and energetic.

• Focused on achieving sales objectives and goal-oriented.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Career-driven, aiming to become a key player in a large PLC.

Interested? Apply now!

Despite our size, Travis Perkins values the spirit of a family business and the ambition of a forward-thinking company. We are proud to be a top employer in the UK, offering extensive career opportunities across our five leading businesses. With over 1,400 outlets and 20,000 colleagues nationwide, we are committed to being an inclusive employer where everyone feels safe, welcome, and authentic.

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