Branch Manager - Distribution
We're looking for a hands-on Branch Manager to lead an established and experienced team within a successful distribution business. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy branch operation, balancing leadership, customer engagement, sales performance, stock control and operational excellence.
You'll be responsible for creating a positive, high-performing culture, developing your team and ensuring the branch consistently delivers exceptional customer service while achieving commercial and operational targets.
We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in:
- Electrical wholesale or distribution
- Automotive parts distribution / motor factors
- Industrial distribution, engineering supplies, builders' merchants or plumbers' merchants
- Trade supply and B2B wholesale environments
Location - Bristol, Branch-based role - commutable from Bristol, Bath, Long Ashton, Stoke Gifford, Portbury, Portishead, Congresbury, Chew Magna, Warmley, Saltford, Thornbury, Nailsea, Iron Acton, Yate, Keynsham, Clevedon
This is a hands-on management position, leading from the front and working closely with both customers and employees to drive branch success.
Package includes
- Competitive salary
- branch-based performance bonus
- Pension
- 20 days holiday
- bank holidays
- Company vehicle
- Full product training
Monday to Friday working with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.
The Candidate
You will be a motivated and commercially aware people manager who enjoys developing teams and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
You’ll ideally demonstrate:
- Previous Branch Manager, Operations Manager or Depot Manager experience within a wholesale, distribution or trade environment or be an experienced Assistant Manager who is ready to take that next step.
- Strong leadership skills with the proven success in coaching, motivating and developing a team.
- Experience managing stock, warehouse operations and distribution logistics.
- A customer-focused approach, building strong relationships with key local accounts.
- Proven ability to achieve sales targets and branch KPIs.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
- Experience managing health & safety within an operational environment.
- A results-driven approach with excellent organisational and communication skills.
The Role
With a hands-on management style, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the branch, including:
- Leading, coaching, developing and motivating branch employees.
- Creating a positive, customer-focused and high-performing team culture.
- Identifying local market opportunities and driving business growth.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
- Managing all operational activities, including stock, warehouse and distribution functions.
- Working closely with head office teams to ensure appropriate stock availability and inventory control.
- Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
- Delivering agreed sales, profitability and operational performance targets.
- Identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to enhance branch efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitoring competitor activity and market trends, providing insight and recommendations to support continued growth.
Job Ref 4409KB: Branch Manager - Distribution
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background.We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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