Branch Manager – South Molton
Location: South Molton
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours:
1. Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:30, Friday: 08:30–17:00
2. 1 in 3 Saturdays: 08:00–12:00
Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
Benefits: Company pension, uniform provided
About the Role
We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Branch Manager to lead our South Molton depot. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee all aspects of branch operations, drive performance, and foster a positive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Sales
3. Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales and margin targets
4. Work with the Sales Manager to identify growth opportunities
5. Develop strategies to increase depot sales and market presence
Stock
6. Maintain stock levels aligned with sales performance
7. Conduct regular rolling stock takes
8. Set and monitor min/max levels to identify slow-moving items
9. Implement strategies to manage and reduce excess stock
Staff
10. Ensure all staff understand their roles and responsibilities
11. Monitor performance using KPIs and daily task completion
12. Promote a clean, safe, and compliant working environment in line with HSE standards
What We’re Looking For
13. Proven leadership and operational management experience
14. Strong commercial awareness and market insight
15. Excellent communication and organisational skills
16. Ability to motivate teams and drive results
17. Commitment to high standards and ethical practices