* Opportunity to lead new flag-ship Branch on behalf of a leading distributor!
Branch Manager – Manchester
Representing a leading construction distributor | Market leader | Career advancement opportunity
Our client, a well-established UK construction distributor, is seeking a commercially astute Branch Manager to lead their flagship showroom in Runcorn. This is a client-facing, senior role with full responsibility for branch performance, revenue growth, and team development.
The Role of Branch Manager
* Full ownership of branch P&L, budgets, cost control, and overall financial performance
* Lead, motivate, and recruit a high-performing team to achieve and exceed sales and margin targets
* Prospect and build relationships with local industrial, mechanical, and trade customers
* Drive new business growth while strengthening relationships with existing key customers
* Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently delivered
* Manage stock levels, availability, shrinkage, and supplier relationships
* Recruit, train, and performance-manage branch staff, building clear succession within the team
* Use local market knowledge to identify opportunities and respond to competitor activity
* Work closely with regional management to deliver business strategy at branch level
About the Company hiring a Branch Manager
Our client is a highly respected UK construction distributor with a strong national presence. Operating in a trade-led environment, the company has built a reputation for reliability, service excellence, and long-term customer relationships.
The business works closely with professional customers across commercial and project-led sectors, supplying a broad and relevant product range backed by knowledgeable, experienced teams. Rather than focusing purely on volume, there is a clear emphasis on adding value, local decision-making, and doing business the right way.
As an employer, the company is known for its people-first culture, with a strong commitment to training, development, and career progression. Teams are trusted to run their operations with autonomy, supported by a management structure that encourages accountability and ownership.
The organisation combines the stability of a well-backed group with a hands-on, close-knit feel at local level. This balance has enabled consistent growth and positioned the company as a trusted and respected name within its market.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience in construction, industrial, or electrical B2B sales
* Branch management, field sales, or sales management experience
* Proven track record of achieving targets and delivering results
* Dynamic, energetic, and commercially focused with a can-do attitude
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent commercial acumen and business sense
Package on offer for the Branch Manager
* £43,000 - £55,000 DOE
* £20,000 OTE
* Hybrid – high-spec company car
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Stakeholder pension
* Private medical healthcare
Ref: CPJ1795