Job Title: Branch Manager
Location: Watford
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
We are hiring for a Branch Manager who has proven experience in the electrical wholesale industry to join a well-established business in Watford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a branch within a market-leading electrical distribution company. You’ll be managing all aspects of the business, leading a small but driven team, and ensuring the branch achieves strong growth and profitability.
Duties of a Branch Manager
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new customers
• Managing the branch’s full P&L, operations, sales, purchasing, and logistics
• Leading, motivating, and mentoring staff to deliver top-tier service and results
• Identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities within the local market
• Working with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and stock availability
Skills and Experience of a Branch Manager
As a Branch Manager, you must have:
• Experience within the electrical wholesale industry – essential
(Applications without this experience will not be considered.)
• A strong B2B sales background
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Sound commercial awareness and negotiation ability
• Knowledge of the local Watford area and customer base
It would be beneficial to the Branch Manager role if you also had:
• Experience managing a profit centre or business unit
• Proven ability to deliver sales growth targets
• A track record of building supplier partnerships
What the Client Offers a Branch Manager
This client offers:
• A competitive basic salary (£55,000–£60,000)
• Uncapped performance-related bonus
• Company car, mobile phone, and business expenses
• Private healthcare
• Optional company pension scheme
About the Client
Our client is a well-established name in the electrical distribution industry, known for exceptional service and long-standing customer relationships. They are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Branch Manager to take full ownership of their Watford operation. You’ll be joining a reputable, forward-thinking company that offers autonomy, career development, and strong financial rewards for success.
Next Steps
Apply to this Branch Manager role through this advert. For more information, please contact Chloe in our Commercial team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if not already registered). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume you have not been successful. However, we will retain your details for future suitable opportunities