LBS Builders Merchants
Branch Manager

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Location: Total Plumbing Swansea
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Branch Manager to take full responsibility for the efficient, profitable, and customer-focused running of our branch. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will lead by example, driving performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding results.
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.
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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 join 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.


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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.
Hours of work: An average of 41.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:30am - 4:30pm. Every other Saturday 08:00 - 12:00
Salary: Depending on Experience
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If you’re ready to take ownership of a branch, lead a successful team, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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