Location: Cheshire
Salary: Competitive (negotiable and DOE) + Generous Bonus
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Client

Simon Acres Group LTD are representing a well-established and successful Plumbing and Heating Merchant. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to step into a sales-focused leadership role, supporting the Branch Manager in driving branch performance, developing the team, and growing market share within the local area.

About the Role

As Assistant Branch Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running and commercial success of the branch. With a strong focus on sales growth, customer relationships, and team development, you will work closely with the Branch Manager to deliver targets, identify new business opportunities, and ensure excellent standards of service and operational efficiency.

This role is ideal for someone looking to progress their management career while remaining hands-on with customers, sales activity, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in the overall management and performance of the branch, stepping in to lead when required.

• Drive sales growth through proactive customer engagement, account management, and identification of new business opportunities.

• Actively support and motivate the sales counter and internal team to achieve individual and branch sales targets.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local contractors, developers, and trade customers to grow repeat business.

• Assist with day-to-day branch operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and operational procedures.

• Support stock control, ordering, and supplier liaison to ensure availability, margin protection, and efficient stock turnover.

• Contribute to monitoring branch performance, sales figures, and KPIs, providing insight and ideas to improve results.

• Promote the company’s values, culture, and high standards of customer service at all times.

Requirements / Skills

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a builders’ merchant, plumbers’ merchant, or similar trade environment.

• Strong sales focus with a proven ability to drive revenue, upsell products, and build long-term customer relationships.

• Good commercial awareness, with an understanding of margins, targets, and branch performance.

• Experience supporting or coaching a team to improve sales results and customer service standards.

• Confident communicator with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem solving.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Good IT and systems literacy, with experience using merchant systems and reporting tools.

• Desirable: Knowledge of plumbing and heating products.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience.

• A performance-related bonus scheme with a strong focus on sales and branch success.

• A clear pathway for career progression into a full Branch Manager role.

• Support from an experienced senior management team within a respected independent merchant group.

• The opportunity to make a real impact on branch performance while developing your leadership and commercial skills.

How to Apply

This position is being handled by Simon Acres Group LTD.
To apply, please send your CV to Lewis@simonacres.co.uk or contact Lewis on 0203 701 6660.

Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position.