Sales-Driven Branch Manager, Building Materials

STARK Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

34 days holiday per year

Pension – with Legal & General

Life Assurance

Staff discounts via Reward Gateway

AvivaDigicare+ Workplace App

Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Jewson, part of Stark UK, is seeking an experienced Branch Manager for the North Shields branch. You will lead a team, grow sales and deliver excellent customer service, building strong customer relationships and improving local market share.

The role is full-time, Mon-Fri 7:30–17:00 with alternate Saturdays 08:00–12:00, and requires a proactive, hands-on leader with building materials experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the building materials industry is preferred.
• Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team.
• A strong sales and commercial focus, with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities to grow the business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a genuine focus on delivering great customer service.
• Good knowledge of the local market and an understanding of customer needs within the building materials sector.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the branch team to deliver strong sales and customer service performance.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales by developing your understanding of the local market and customer base.
• Work closely with the wider network and suppliers to meet customer requirements and support business activity.
• Maintain high standards of stock management, including regular stock checks and accurate stock levels.
• Lead by example on Health & Safety, ensuring you and your team work safely at all times.
• Continuously look for ways to improve branch performance, customer experience and ways of working.

Skills

Leadership

Sales focus

Customer service

Team development

Building materials knowledge

Job description

Jewson, part of Stark UK, is seeking an experienced Branch Manager for the North Shields branch. You will lead a team, grow sales and deliver excellent customer service, building strong customer relationships and improving local market share.

The role is full-time, Mon-Fri 7:30–17:00 with alternate Saturdays 08:00–12:00, and requires a proactive, hands-on leader with building materials experience.