At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy builders merchants branch and drive sales performance.
- Company: Dynamic builders merchant in Maidstone with a focus on team development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Join a fast-paced team and thrive in a target-driven environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction sector while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Management experience in builders merchants or related sectors is essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Branch Manager to lead and develop a busy builders merchants branch based in Maidstone. This is a hands-on management position, responsible for the overall performance of the branch, including sales, customer service, operations, stock control, profitability and team development. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within the builders merchants, construction materials, timber, civils, plumbing heating or wider building products sector, together with a strong understanding of the local trade market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the branch.
- Lead, motivate and develop the branch team to achieve sales and profitability targets.
- Drive branch sales and identify opportunities to increase revenue and gross margin.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing trade customers.
- Identify and win new business opportunities within the local area.
- Ensure excellent levels of customer service are maintained at all times.
- Monitor branch KPIs, sales performance, margins and profitability.
- Manage stock levels, purchasing and stock availability to meet customer demand.
- Ensure effective pricing and margin control across the branch.
- Work closely with the sales, transport, warehouse and operational teams.
- Ensure deliveries and collections are managed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Deal with customer queries, complaints and commercial issues professionally.
- Maintain high standards of health safety, housekeeping and compliance.
- Ensure the branch operates in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitor competitor activity and market conditions within the local area.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders.
- Recruit, train, coach and performance-manage members of the branch team where required.
Requirements:
- Previous management experience within a builders merchants or associated construction products environment.
- Strong knowledge of building materials and the construction/trade sector.
- A proven track record of achieving sales and gross margin targets.
- Experience managing and developing a team.
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of branch profitability.
- Experience with stock management and operational processes.
- The ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, energetic and hands-on approach.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Branch Manager - Builders Merchant in Kent employer: The Recruitment Crowd Limited
As a leading provider of hydraulic components in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and ample opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a supportive environment that values flexibility and work-life balance.
Contact Details:
The Recruitment Crowd Limited Recruitment Team
