Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
SA31 3RB

Hours of work: An average of 41.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am – 4.30pm. No weekends!

Salary: Depending on Experience

Contract type: Permanent - Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the branch, ensuring smooth operations across all processes and procedures.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve sales, service, and performance targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, resolving issues effectively.
• Drive sales growth by identifying new opportunities, markets, and customer needs.
• Manage purchasing, stock control, and merchandising to maximise efficiency and minimise wastage.
• Deliver against financial targets, ensuring strong cash flow and profitability.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, compliance, and company policy throughout the branch.
• Support staff through recruitment, induction, training, and regular performance reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven management experience, ideally in a builders’ merchant, retail, or trade environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• A customer-first mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to deliver results under pressure.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to a leading name in the Welsh building supplies sector with a strong reputation for customer service. You'll be joining a supportive & collaborative team and a business that values growth, development, and success.

Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
• Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
• Staff discount scheme
• Private Health Care
• Death in Service
• Formal training and career progression opportunities

Posted 3 days ago

Closing date: 08/09/2026

Job reference: ZR1637059CarBM