Branch / Showroom Manager in Ilford

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.
• 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:

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