Branch Manager in Bedford

Branch Manager in Bedford

Bedford Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Wolseley Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team, drive sales, and ensure top-notch customer service.
  • Company: Join Plumb Centre, a leader in the trade merchant industry.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, bonuses, and fantastic perks.
  • Other info: Full-time role with excellent career progression and health benefits.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and a passion for sales growth.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

As a Branch Manager based in our Bedford branch, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Driving sales performance and new business growth
  • Leading, inspiring, and developing the branch team
  • Delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Overseeing all aspects of branch operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety standards and effective people management

This is a full‑time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The branch is scheduled to begin opening on Saturdays (8am–12pm) later in 2026.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven leadership and management experience
  • A strong track record in sales & operational excellence
  • A passion for driving sales growth and nurturing team development
  • Experience working in a Trade Merchant business, ideally within plumbing & heating, although not essential

Benefits

  • £5,500 car allowance
  • Annual leave 24 days (increasing with length of service)
  • A generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity cover
  • Potential to earn bonuses
  • Access to a great range of online and high street discounts
  • Free access to healthcare
  • Our popular YuLife app
  • Our Cycle to Work scheme

We also promote positive health and wellbeing.

Wolseley Group

Contact Details:

Wolseley Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Branch Manager in Bedford

Leadership
Sales Performance Management
Team Development
Customer Service Excellence
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Branch Operations Oversight
Compliance Knowledge