Branch Manager

Branch Manager – Plumbing & Bathrooms Location: East Sussex Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Full-time, permanent | Monday–Friday with Saturday rota An established plumbing, heating and bathroom merchant is looking for a commercially driven Branch Manager to lead its East Sussex operation. Combining a busy trade counter with a bathroom showroom, this is a hands-on leadership role with genuine ownership of the branch. You’ll manage the P&L, lead the team and grow relationships with local plumbers, installers and trade customers. The role * Take full ownership of branch sales, margin, rebates and profitability. * Lead, motivate and develop the counter, showroom, warehouse and office teams. * Grow existing trade accounts while winning new and lapsed customers. * Maintain strong stock availability, accuracy and pricing discipline. * Manage purchasing, suppliers, promotions and credit control. * Ensure high standards of customer service, safety and compliance. * Treat the branch like your own business and identify opportunities for growth. What we’re looking for * Branch management or senior operational experience within a plumbing and heating merchant. * Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing a P&L. * Knowledge of plumbing, heating, bathrooms or sanitaryware. * A proven ability to lead teams and develop trade sales. * A proactive, hands-on and customer-focused management style. * Someone comfortable working across the trade counter, showroom and wider local market. What’s on offer * Competitive salary based on experience. * Company pension and generous holiday allowance. * Excellent staff discounts. * Employee wellbeing and assistance support. * Genuine autonomy to shape and grow the branch. * Long-term progression within an established merchant group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Branch Manager or a high-performing Assistant Branch Manager ready to take full ownership of a successful plumbing and bathroom operation