Branch Manager

Job description

• Opportunity to lead new flag-ship Branch on behalf of a leading distributor!

Branch Manager – Cardiff

Representing a leading construction distributor | Market leader | Career advancement opportunity

Our client, a well-established UK construction distributor, is seeking a commercially astute Branch Manager to lead their flagship showroom in Cardiff. This is a client-facing, senior role with full responsibility for branch performance, revenue growth, and team development.

The Role of Branch Manager

• Full ownership of branch P&L, budgets, cost control, and overall financial performance
• Lead, motivate, and recruit a high-performing team to achieve and exceed sales and margin targets
• Prospect and build relationships with local industrial, mechanical, and trade customers
• Drive new business growth while strengthening relationships with existing key 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 clear 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

About the Company hiring a Branch Manager

Our client is a highly respected UK construction distributor with a strong national presence. Operating in a 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, with a strong 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 positioned the company as a trusted and respected name within its market.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in construction, industrial, or electrical B2B sales
• Branch management, field sales, or sales management experience
• Proven track record of achieving targets and delivering results
• Dynamic, energetic, and commercially focused with a can-do attitude
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent commercial acumen and business sense

Package on offer for the Branch Manager

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

Ref: CPJ1793

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English