Medlock Electrical Distributors is seeking an ambitious and experienced Branch/Showroom Manager to lead our established electrical wholesale branch and associated decorative lighting showroom in Newbury Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a dual-focus business where you can drive both electrical trade sales and the commercial success of the decorative lighting showroom.
Why join the Medlock Family?
Dual Focus Opportunity: Lead a thriving branch that successfully combines core electrical wholesale services with a high-profile decorative lighting showroom, offering a diverse commercial challenge.
A Legacy of Success: Medlock is the UK's leading independent electrical wholesaler with over 110 years of history, 50+ branches, and 10 lighting showrooms. You'll be joining a stable, growing business where you're a valued member, not just a number.
Established Local Presence: The Newbury Park branch is a successful, established site, offering a dynamic and supportive environment to grow your career within the local community.
Exceptional Package: We offer a highly competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to secure your future.
The Role:
As a Branch Manager, you will be the commercial and operational leader of the Newbury Park location, with oversight of both the trade counter and the decorative lighting showroom.
People & Culture: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing branch team across both the wholesale and showroom functions.
Commercial Growth: Promote the business, expand the trade customer base, and drive sales growth across both the electrical and lighting product lines.
Customer Excellence: Aim for exceptional customer service, cultivating strong trade and retail relationships to ensure the continued success of both departments.
What Are We Looking For:
We are specifically seeking proven electrical wholesale professionals with a passion for leadership and commercial growth. Experience engaging within designer, architectural or commercial lighting is highly valued.
Proven Track Record: Required experience of managing a full-service electrical wholesaling business (1+ years).
Design & Specification Experience: Experience working with, supplying, or managing relationships with architects, interior designers, or specialist lighting suppliers is a significant advantage.
Commercial Acumen: Sound commercial judgement and the energy and enthusiasm to continually develop the business.
Leadership Skills: Strong people management skills and an appreciation for the difference in managing trade and showroom teams.
The Package:
What will you get in return?
Competitive salary and bonus package
Company car
Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Pension Scheme to secure your future.
Pension scheme
Sick pay
If you are an experienced Branch Manager in the electrical wholesaling or decorative lighting industry, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and success in the electrical wholesale industry to:
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme