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Company Description
Jewson is a nationwide supplier of high-quality timber, building materials, and related services, with branches across the UK from the Scottish Isles to Penzance. Since opening the first branch in 1836, Jewson has grown to support all trades, providing everything from everyday essentials like bricks and timber to specialist equipment. The business also offers kitchen and bathroom showrooms, along with a trusted Tool Hire service available in many locations. Now part of STARK Building Materials UK, Jewson combines long-established expertise with the backing of a major building materials group to deliver reliable service and practical support to customers.
Role Description
The Branch Manager role at Jewson in Llanelli is a full-time, on-site position responsible for leading day-to-day branch operations. This includes:
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- Managing a team
- Overseeing customer service standards
- Ensuring safe, efficient handling of stock, deliveries, and tool hire services
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The Branch Manager will:
- Drive sales performance
- Monitor branch financials
- Implement local business development activities to grow revenue and margin
The role involves:
- Coordinating with suppliers and internal teams
- Maintaining compliance with health and safety requirements
- Promoting Jewson’s product range and value-added services to customers
- Supporting talent development within the branch, fostering an inclusive, performance-focused culture
Qualifications
- Leadership and people management skills, including experience supervising teams, setting objectives, and supporting performance and development.
- Customer service and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of delivering professional support to trade and retail customers.
- Commercial awareness and sales skills, including experience managing budgets, monitoring KPIs, and contributing to business growth.
- Operational and organizational skills covering stock control, scheduling, logistics coordination, and adherence to health and safety standards.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced branch environment.
- Previous experience in builders’ merchants, construction, or a related industry is highly beneficial.
- Comfort with basic IT systems and point-of-sale tools, and readiness to learn Jewson and STARK systems and processes.
- Valid right to work in the UK and the ability to work on-site at the Llanelli branch; a full UK driving license is an advantage.
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