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Brook Street; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager for a busy builders’ merchants in Aberystwyth. You will support the Branch Manager, drive sales, and lead a motivated team in a fast-paced branch environment.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to growth and profitability, with a focus on customer service, supplier relationships, stock control, and staff development. Monday to Friday days plus 1 in 2 Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience, ideally in a builders' merchant, retail, or trade environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-first mindset with financial awareness.
• Organised, proactive and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in day-to-day operations and deputise when needed.
• Drive sales by identifying customer needs and maximise opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers for first-class service.
• Help manage stock, merchandising, and supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends and develop growth strategies.
• Support financial performance through stock control and cash collection.
• Lead, motivate and develop the branch team.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Financial acumen

Communication

Team development

Job description

To join a busy Builders Merchants in the Aberystwyth area.

Working Monday - Friday days only and 1 in 2 Sat mornings 8am - 12 noon.

Are you an experienced sales and operations professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a driven Assistant Branch Manager to support the successful running of a busy branch, working closely with the Branch Manager to deliver outstanding customer service, drive sales performance, and lead a motivated team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in the growth and profitability of a successful branch operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in the day-to-day running of the branch and deputise in their absence.
• Drive sales performance by identifying customer needs, providing quotations, and maximising opportunities with both new and existing customers.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring a first-class service experience.
• Assist with branch merchandising, stock management, and supplier relationships.
• Monitor local market activity, competitor trends, and customer demand to help develop branch growth strategies.
• Support financial performance through effective stock control, debtor management, cash collection, and profit improvement initiatives.
• Help lead, motivate, and develop the branch team, ensuring high standards, productivity, and compliance with company procedures.
• Support recruitment, training, coaching, and ongoing development of staff.

What We're Looking For

Proven management experience, ideally in a builders' merchant, retail, or trade environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• A customer-first mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to deliver results under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to progress your management career within a successful and growing business.
• A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.