Mole Valley Farmers Limited
Branch Manager
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Branch Manager
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Department: Retail
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Evercreech
Reporting To: Kevin Nicholls
Description
We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Branch Manager to lead our retail team. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of the store’s performance, inspire your team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. If you’re passionate about rural retailing, people, and making a difference in the agricultural community, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 42.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
As Branch Manager, you’ll be a visible and inspirational leader, responsible for driving commercial success and creating a welcoming, solution-focused environment for customers and colleagues. You’ll lead a high-performing team, manage store operations, work closely with the Field Sales Team, and build strong relationships across the business and local community.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the store to deliver strong sales and margin performance
- Championing high standards throughout the site
- Recruiting, coaching, and developing team members
- Managing stock integrity, store audits, and financial controls
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and company policies
- Building strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and the wider community
- Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company policies, and health & safety standards
- Deliver a safe, efficient, and customer-focused transport operations
About You
- Proven experience in a leadership role within retail or a customer-facing environment
- Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Confidence in interpreting financial data and managing budgets
- A strategic thinker who inspires and motivates others
- A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service
- Flexible, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-focused approach
- Resilient and confident in managing challenges
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What We Offer
- 📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
- 🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
- 🚗 Free parking on site
- 🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
- 📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
- 🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
- 👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
- 🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
- 🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
- 🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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