General Manager Sales

Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Ballynahinch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local electrical wholesaler in Ballynahinch is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in electrical wholesale or retail, strong leadership skills, and a focus on customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience, along with an annual performance-based bonus and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Supportive family-run environment

Day shift hours

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in electrical wholesale, trade counter, or retail management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, capable of motivating a small team.
• Commercially minded with a focus on sales growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring branch efficiency and profitability.
• Lead and manage a team of five staff members.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements.

Skills

Management experience in electrical wholesale

Strong leadership skills

Commercial focus on sales growth

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Stock management experience

Confident in using modern systems

Job description

Job Title: General Manager / Store Manager

Location: Ballynahinch, County Down
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE + Annual Bonus (to be introduced)
Hours: Full-time, Day Shift
Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a local, family-run electrical wholesaler with a proud reputation for reliability and service in the County Down area. With an already established and loyal customer base, the business is now entering an exciting period of growth and modernisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, hands-on manager to take a key leadership role in shaping the company’s future.

The Role

As General Manager / Store Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring smooth running of the branch while driving growth and operational improvements. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team of five, foster strong customer and supplier relationships, and play a central role in expanding the company’s presence and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily operations, ensuring the branch runs efficiently and profitably
• Lead, motivate, and manage the existing team of five staff members
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and expand the customer base
• Ensure excellent levels of customer service and operational standards
• Manage stock levels, purchasing, and pricing strategies
• Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements
• Take a hands-on approach to sales, customer service, and store presentation
• Contribute to the company’s modernisation and digital development goals
• Report directly to company directors on performance, sales, and targets

About You

• Proven management experience in electrical wholesale, trade counter, or retail management
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a small team
• Commercially minded, with a focus on sales growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive and adaptable, with a desire to modernise and grow the business
• Strong stock management, ordering, and margin control experience
• Confident using modern systems and open to introducing new tools and processes

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus (to be introduced)
• Opportunity to play a key role in the business’s next phase of growth
• Supportive, family-run environment with autonomy and trust
• Day shift hours with no late nights

Please apply

Please apply with a CV, contact Mark