Assistant Branch Manager - plumbing and heating
CV-LibrarySouth EastpermanentPosted: 22 June 2026
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Salary:
up to
£40,000 with bonus (Negotiable)
Location:
East Sussex
Job Type:
Full-time | Permanent
About the Business
An established and growing independent merchant business operating across the South East is looking to appoint an experienced Branch Manager to lead one of its customer-focused branches. The business has built a strong reputation for service, product knowledge, and long-term customer relationships within the trade sector.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced branch leader or senior supervisor to take ownership of a busy branch operation, lead a committed team, and influence commercial performance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day branch operations
Lead, coach, and develop branch colleagues
Drive sales growth and branch profitability
Deliver excellent service to trade and retail customers
Maintain operational standards and compliance requirements
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Candidate Profile
Previous leadership experience within merchanting, distribution, wholesale, or a related trade environment
Commercially aware with a proactive approach
Strong people management and team development skills
Customer-focused with a hands-on management style
Comfortable managing branch performance and operational targets
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Alternate Saturday mornings
What's on offer
Competitive salary
Pension and holiday entitlement
Employee benefits package
Career progression opportunities
Supportive working environment
How to Apply
This position is being handled by
Simon Acres Group LTD
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to
(url removed)
or contact
Wendie Brown
on
(phone number removed).
Simon Acres Group LTD
are acting as the employment agency for this position
Salary:
up to
£40,000 with bonus (Negotiable)
Location:
East Sussex
Job Type:
Full-time | Permanent
About the Business
An established and growing independent merchant business operating across the South East is looking to appoint an experienced Branch Manager to lead one of its customer-focused branches. The business has built a strong reputation for service, product knowledge, and long-term customer relationships within the trade sector.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced branch leader or senior supervisor to take ownership of a busy branch operation, lead a committed team, and influence commercial performance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day branch operations
Lead, coach, and develop branch colleagues
Drive sales growth and branch profitability
Deliver excellent service to trade and retail customers
Maintain operational standards and compliance requirements
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Candidate Profile
Previous leadership experience within merchanting, distribution, wholesale, or a related trade environment
Commercially aware with a proactive approach
Strong people management and team development skills
Customer-focused with a hands-on management style
Comfortable managing branch performance and operational targets
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Alternate Saturday mornings
What's on offer
Competitive salary
Pension and holiday entitlement
Employee benefits package
Career progression opportunities
Supportive working environment
How to Apply
This position is being handled by
Simon Acres Group LTD
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to
(url removed)
or contact
Wendie Brown
on
(phone number removed).
Simon Acres Group LTD
are acting as the employment agency for this position