Branch Manager

Job description

Branch Manager

Basildon, Essex

£45,000 per annum + Performance Bonus  

Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm

Are you a hands-on manager who enjoys being involved in all aspects of a business? Looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your contribution is noticed, and you can genuinely help shape the success of a well-established local operation?

Our client is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of their Basildon branch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have real autonomy, work closely with senior management, and play a key role in driving performance, customer satisfaction, and continued growth.

The Role:

• Overseeing the daily operation of a busy branch, including office and warehouse activities.
• Leading, motivating and supporting a small team to achieve business objectives.
• Building strong relationships with customers and ensuring excellent service levels.
• Managing stock, resources and operational processes efficiently.
• Supporting sales growth and identifying opportunities to develop existing and new business.
• Monitoring branch performance and implementing improvements where required.
• Recruiting, training and developing team members.
• Ensuring health and safety and company procedures are maintained at all times.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous management experience within a branch, warehouse, distribution, trade counter, builders merchants, construction supplies or similar environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach.
• Commercially minded with the ability to drive performance and service.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple responsibilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and standard business systems.

What's in it for you?

✅ £45,000 salary
✅ Performance-related bonus
✅ Monday to Friday working hours
✅ A varied role with real responsibility and autonomy
✅ Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business
✅ Friendly, supportive team environment

Due to the location, applicants will need their own transport.

To apply, please send in your CV

Reference 225714371