Branch Manager

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed