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17/2/2026

Guildford

Lewis Morrish

Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Location: Hampshire

Salary: Around £42,000 (negotiable and DOE) + Generous Bonus

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent position.

About the Client

Simon Acres Group LTD are representing a well established and successful merchant. This is an exciting opportunity to run your own branch, build your team and take on a fantastic new challenge.

About the Role

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to lead a successful branch. You’ll play a key role in building and shaping the team and driving its growth..

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring all operational, staffing, and commercial elements are in place.
Drive sales growth and profitability through effective customer relationship management and proactive business development.
Oversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and operational efficiency.
Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and local customers to establish the branch as a trusted partner in the area.
Monitor financial performance, budgets, and stock control to maximise margins and maintain sustainable growth.
Promote the company’s values, culture, and commitment to quality in all aspects of branch activity.

Requirements / Skills:

Proven experience in a management role within a builders’ merchant, plumbers’ merchant, or similar trade environment.
Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of P&L management and budgeting.
Demonstrable experience in stock management, purchasing, and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
A track record of driving sales performance and achieving branch or regional targets within a wholesale or trade setting.
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop a new team.
Strong customer focus with the ability to build long-term relationships with trade and retail clients.
Good IT and systems literacy, with the ability to use internal systems and reporting tools effectively.

What’s on Offer:

The company offers an attractive salary package and is prepared to go above market rate for the right candidate.
A performance-based bonus scheme that rewards success and branch growth.
The opportunity to take full ownership of a new branch and play a key role in its long-term success within a leading independent builders’ merchant group.
Backing from an experienced senior management team with the resources and reputation of a well-established business.
A genuine chance to shape the branch, build your own team, and make a lasting impact from day one.

Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position.

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Oval Deene Recruitment01933 449975

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Royal Tunbridge Wells

Pantiles Chambers85 High StreetTunbridge WellsTN1 1XP

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Simon Acres Group LTD0203 701 6660

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Atlanta House

Midland RoadHigham FerrersNN10 8DN

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