Branch Manager - Abergavenny NP7 5LT (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)
We are the UK’s largest builders merchant, with over 500 branches nationwide. Our team offers a supportive environment, great career opportunities, and the chance to develop new skills whether you’re on the shop floor, in the office or handling deliveries.
What You’ll Be Doing
At our Abergavenny branch, you will lead a team of six, build strong customer relationships, and ensure the branch remains profitable and runs like clockwork. You will work closely with the Regional Directors on sales, purchasing, distribution, warehousing, safety and overall branch efficiency.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses
* Save‑as‑you‑earn & Buy‑as‑you‑earn schemes for financial growth
* Generous pension scheme
* Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation)
* Wellbeing support to help you feel your best
* MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants and more
Working hours: Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, plus two Saturdays every four weeks 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Enjoy your weekends off.
Responsibilities
* Lead a high‑performing team, inspire, coach and develop to achieve targets.
* Build strong, lasting customer and supplier relationships for an excellent experience.
* Drive sales strategies to boost revenue while managing stock, deliveries and day‑to‑day operations.
* Maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.
* Recruit, train, and mentor your team, focusing on career progression and a positive work culture.
Qualifications & Experience
* Strong leadership: motivated, delegates and empowers the team.
* Verified delegation skills, trusting the team to lead independently.
* Collaborative mindset, always seeking improvement.
* Excellent communication, building strong relationships.
* Customer‑focused, maximizing sales opportunities.
* Organised & efficient, planning and prioritising workload.
* Financial literacy: making decisions using statistical data.
* Culture builder, creating an inclusive environment that keeps customers returning.
* Commercial decision‑maker: balancing customer and branch benefit.
* Competitive awareness: staying informed about competitors.
* Business‑minded: treating the branch as your own business for continual improvement.
* Compliance‑focused, ensuring all legal and market standards are met.
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We’re excited to hear from you!
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the chance to succeed.
If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer subject to background checks including a basic DBS, adverse financial check, media search and occupational history review.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management
Industries
Retail
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