McCarthy Recruitment
Branch Manager Trainee
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Branch Manager Trainee
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Role: Full Time | Permanent
Looking to take the next step into management? If you’re currently leading a team in retail, hospitality, leisure or another fast-paced customer-focused environment, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
We’re looking for an ambitious Branch Manager Trainee who wants more responsibility, genuine career progression and the chance to develop into a Branch Manager. You don’t need experience in this industry – what matters is your ability to lead people, deliver outstanding customer service and thrive in a busy operational environment.
This is a hands-on Branch Manager Trainee position where you’ll learn every aspect of running a successful branch. From leading a team and driving sales to managing day-to-day operations and delivering an exceptional customer experience, you’ll receive structured training while taking on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows.
The Role
As a Branch Manager Trainee, you’ll work alongside experienced managers to develop the commercial, operational and leadership skills needed to run your own branch in the future.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy branch
- Leading, motivating and developing a customer-facing team
- Delivering outstanding customer service and resolving customer queries
- Managing bookings, administration and operational activity
- Monitoring branch performance, workflow and service standards
- Driving sales and identifying opportunities to grow revenue
- Building lasting relationships with customers
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety, compliance and presentation
- Learning how to manage branch performance, profitability and commercial decisions
- Taking on greater responsibility as part of your development programme
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What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in people who enjoy leading teams and making things happen.
You’ll ideally have experience in a leadership role such as:
- Team Manager
- Trading Manager
- Shift Manager
- Department Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Duty Manager
- Supervisor ready for the next step
Experience within supermarkets, retail, hospitality, leisure, food retail or any other fast-paced customer-facing environment would be highly relevant.
You’ll also have:
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A positive, proactive attitude
- Commercial awareness and a desire to achieve results
- The ability to work at pace while managing multiple priorities
- A genuine ambition to build a long-term management career
- A Full UK Driving Licence
What You’ll Receive
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- Salary up to £35,000 per annum
- Structured training and ongoing coaching
- Hands-on learning across every area of branch management
- Clear career progression into a Branch Manager position
- Increasing responsibility as you develop
- A supportive leadership team committed to your success
If you’re ready to take the next step and build a long-term management career, we’d love to hear from you. This Branch Manager Trainee opportunity offers genuine progression, real responsibility and the chance to become a future Branch Manager within a successful and growing business.
This role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We believe that you matter and care about unlocking your full potential. Work with us to find your perfect role and start your journey today.
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The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with GDPR.
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