Job Description
Job Title: Branch Manager
Location: Barking
Salary: up to £70,000 per annum plus car plus bonus and benefits
Role: Permanent
EXPERIENCED STORE MANAGER WANTED FOR ONE OF THE UK’S TOP PERFORMING TRADE BRANCHES
If you’re a commercially astute, people‑focused leader looking to take on a flagship operation with real scale and profile, this is an outstanding opportunity.
This role will see you take full ownership of one of the top three performing stores in the country, within a market‑leading trade business. You’ll inherit a strong, established team and a loyal customer base, with the remit to further drive performance, standards and culture.
This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on leadership role where customer experience, commercial performance and team engagement are at the heart of everything you do.
THE ROLE
As Branch Manager, you will have full accountability for the performance and operation of the branch, working closely with central support teams while retaining strong local autonomy.
Key to success will be your ability to balance commercial decision‑making, people leadership and exceptional customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Own and deliver sales, profit and margin targets through strong commercial leadership
* Analyse local market and competitor activity to shape effective trading and sales plans
* Drive sales growth through local initiatives and strong customer relationships
* Lead, motivate and develop a large, diverse team to perform at their best
* Coach and performance‑manage colleagues, setting clear goals and expectations
* Inspire a service‑led culture where customers come first in every decision
* Act as a visible leader on the shop floor, setting standards through example
* Maintain exceptional operational standards, ensuring the branch is “best in class”
* Take full accountability for Health & Safety, compliance and safe working practices
* Manage store security, opening and closing procedures, cash handling and key‑holding duties
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
IDEAL CANDIDATE
* Proven experience as a Store Manager / Branch Manager / Senior Retail Manager in a high‑turnover environment
* A confident, engaging leader with a genuine passion for customer service
* Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of P&L, margins and performance metrics
* An excellent communicator who can lead, influence and develop teams at all levels
* Hands‑on, resilient and comfortable operating in a demanding, fast‑paced setting
* Proactive, solution‑focused and able to make sound decisions under pressure
* A positive, “can‑do” attitude with high personal and professional standards
REWARDS & BENEFITS
* Competitive base salary
* Annual profit‑related bonus of up to 30% of basic salary
* Company car or car allowance
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Generous colleague discount
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Private medical insurance and health cash plan
* Life assurance and employee assistance programme
* Career development, training and progression opportunities
* Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
OUR CLIENT
Our client is a well‑established, highly respected trade retailer with a strong national footprint and a reputation for investing in both people and infrastructure.
They pride themselves on creating an inclusive, supportive culture where safety, teamwork and development are core values. With continued investment and growth, this is a business that offers genuine long‑term career opportunity for high‑calibre leaders.
ABOUT US
This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning talent consultancy, commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting to McCarthy Recruitment to retaining and processing your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information for legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Privacy policy at www.mccarthyrecruitment.com/privacy to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict processing of your data, contact us.
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