Branch Manager
Location: Cardigan, Ceredigion, United Kingdom
SA43 3AL
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Branch Manager to take full responsibility for the efficient, profitable, and customer‑focused running of our branch. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will lead by example, driving performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the branch, ensuring smooth operations across all processes and procedures.
* Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve sales, service, and performance targets.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, resolving issues effectively.
* Drive sales growth by identifying new opportunities, markets, and customer needs.
* Manage purchasing, stock control, and merchandising to maximise efficiency and minimise wastage.
* Deliver against financial targets, ensuring strong cash flow and profitability.
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, compliance, and company policy throughout the branch.
* Support staff through recruitment, induction, training and regular performance reviews.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven management experience, ideally in a builders’ merchant, retail or trade environment.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
* Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen.
* A customer‑first mindset with strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
* Organised, proactive and able to deliver results under pressure.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading name in the Welsh building supplies sector with a strong reputation for customer service. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team and a business that values growth, development and success. Some of the benefits of working for us include a company car or car allowance, profit‑share bonus scheme, online discount portal with money off retail brands and holidays, employee care helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, private health care, death in service, formal training and career progression opportunities.
Hours of work: An average of 41.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30 am – 4.30 pm. No weekends!
Salary: Depending on experience
If you’re ready to take ownership of a branch, lead a successful team and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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