Job ID: AD111 Job title: Branch Manager – Trade Plumbing, Heating & Bathroom Supplies Location: Chippenham Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 44.5 per week (Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Alternate Saturdays 08:00–12:00) Salary: Circa £45k + Car Allowance + Profit Share Lead a High-Performing Trade Branch With the Autonomy to Make It Your Own Are you an ambitious and commercially minded leader ready to take full ownership of a thriving trade plumbing, heating, and bathroom supplies branch? We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading independent merchant group for a Business Manager to run one of their key locations. This role offers genuine autonomy, local decision-making, and the opportunity to drive performance as though it were your own business. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading all daily operations of the branch, ensuring smooth, efficient performance • Setting local sales strategy to grow customer spend, margin, and profitability • Managing a dedicated team across trade counter, warehouse, administration, and delivery • Developing strong relationships with local tradespeople and key accounts • Overseeing stock levels, purchasing, forecasting and site cost control • Ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, customer service, and branch presentation • Coaching and developing your team to achieve their full potential About You • Experienced in leading a...