Overview
Branch Manager - Bourne (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)
Who We Are
We’re the UK’s largest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a supportive team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. Whether you're in the office, on the shop floor, or handling deliveries, there’s a place here for you to grow. Join us today and see why we’re the trusted choice for builders!
What You’ll Be Doing
As the go-to person at our Bourne branch, you’ll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers, and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork. This fast-paced, rewarding role has you working with a team of 7 people and 1 HGV vehicle. You’ll drive our success by smashing sales targets, boosting profit, and ensuring the team delivers top-notch service with safety at the heart of everything.
What’s In It For You?
Joining the UK’s largest builders’ merchant means endless growth opportunities. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills truly matter. With over 500 branches nationwide, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact.
We offer:
* Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
* Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart 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, with two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am - 12:00 pm). Enjoy your weekends off!
What You’ll Be Responsible For
* Leading a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and develop your team to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service.
* Customer-First Approach: Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers to create an excellent experience every time.
* Driving Sales & Operational Excellence: Lead sales strategies that boost revenue while managing stock, deliveries, and day-to-day operations.
* Safety & Compliance: Maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.
* Team Growth & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor your team, focusing on career progression and creating a positive work culture.
Who You Are
You’ll need to be:
* A Strong Leader: You know how to motivate, delegate, and develop your team, empowering them to take ownership of key areas.
* A Delegator: You trust your team to take responsibility and lead independently.
* Collaborative & Open to Learning: You embrace leadership and are always seeking ways to improve and learn from others.
* A Skilled Communicator: You build strong relationships with both customers and colleagues.
* Customer-Focused: You always put the customer first, maximizing sales opportunities across the branch.
* Organized & Efficient: You can plan and prioritize to manage your workload and your team’s.
* Financially Literate: You use financial and statistical data to make informed decisions.
* A Culture Builder: You create an inclusive and positive environment that motivates the team and keeps customers coming back.
* Commercial Decision-Maker: You make business decisions that benefit both the customer and the branch.
* Competitively Aware: You stay informed about competitors and use that knowledge to drive success.
* Business-Minded: You treat the branch like your own business, striving for continuous improvement.
* Compliance-Focused: You ensure the branch meets all legal requirements and keeps up with market trends.
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities 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 a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.
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