Branch Manager

Overview

Representing a leading construction distributor. Market leader - opportunity with major player - career advancement!

Branch Manager – Runcorn

Working out of a flagship showroom in Runcorn, our client are looking to hire a commercially astute Branch Manager to spearhead revenue growth of the branch.

Responsibilities

• Client facing commercial role where you will prospect and build relationships with local industrial and mechanical end-users.
• Lead, motivate and recruit a team to achieve and exceed sales and margin targets.
• Take full responsibility for branch P&L, budgets, cost control, and overall financial performance.
• Drive new business growth while strengthening relationships with existing key trade 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 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.

The Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected business with a strong presence across the UK. Operating within a construction, 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. Many managers and senior leaders have progressed internally, reflecting a genuine 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 has positioned the company as a trusted and respected name within its market.

Candidate

• Construction / Industrial / Electrical B2B sales experience.
• Either branch management or field sales or sales management experience.
• A solid track record.
• Dynamic / energetic / can-do attitude.
• Commercial acumen.

Package

• £43,000 - £58,000 DOE
• £20K OTE
• Hybrid - high spec company car
• 25 days holiday & bank holidays
• Stakeholder pension
• Private medical healthcare

REF: CPJ1793

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