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Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 / year
4629
27/3/2026
Oxfordshire

Branch Manager

Branch Manager
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Around £45,000 (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 Plumbing and Heating 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 the team, shaping the branch’s culture, and driving its growth and success from day one.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the success of the branch, 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 Plumbers merchant or Building merchant.
  • 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.
  • Desirable: Knowledge of Plumbing and Heating products.
 
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.
 
How to Apply
This position is being handled by Simon Acres Group LTD.
To apply, please send your CV to Lewis@simonacres.co.uk or contact Lewis on 0203 701 6660.

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