Job ID: AD94
Job title: Branch Manager
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 + annual bonus
Industry: Timber Merchants
Job type: Full time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30, no weekends!
Rhodium Consulting are delighted to be working with an established and growing independent business within the timber and building supplies sector, who are looking for a talented Branch Manager to take charge of their thriving Cheltenham branch.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with deep industry roots, a supportive leadership team, and a strong reputation for quality and service excellence.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an ambitious and motivated individual to manage all aspects of branch operations. You’ll lead a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team, ensuring smooth day-to-day running while driving growth, profitability, and outstanding customer service.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary with profit-related bonus scheme
* Company pension and 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Full training and development from a supportive management team
* Career progression opportunities within a respected and expanding business
* Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:30pm), giving you your weekends back!
* Christmas shutdown
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and inspire a team of 8 staff, overseeing recruitment, training, performance, and development.
* Drive sales growth and meet branch targets through effective commercial management.
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
* Oversee stock control, order processing, and delivery schedules to guarantee efficient service.
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial controls, and health & safety standards.
* Manage cash handling and ensure accuracy in sales and reporting.
* Maintain vehicles, machinery, and site equipment in line with legal and operational requirements.
* Represent the branch in the local community through partnerships, sponsorships, and events.
About You
* Proven experience in a Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, or Team Leader role within the building materials, timber, or merchanting sector.
* A natural leader with excellent communication, motivation, and organizational skills.
* Commercially aware, with a good understanding of P&L and budgeting (training provided).
* Competent IT user, ideally with experience of ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, BisTrack).
* Hands-on, proactive, and customer-focused, with the ability to lead by example.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a well-established branch with a strong reputation and a loyal customer base. You’ll have the autonomy to make an impact, backed by an experienced head office and leadership team dedicated to your success.
If you’re looking for a long-term career move with a company that values expertise, teamwork, and personal growth — we’d love to hear from you.
All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates