Branch Manager Designate Join to apply for the Branch Manager Designate role at Eurocell plc. Job Overview We are delighted to be recruiting a Designate Branch Manager to join the London Region of our thriving Trade Branch Network. Designate Managers work closely with the current Regional Manager and Branch Managers during training, with a view to being allocated their own branch to run within 3‑6 months. They will lead their own branch and team to deliver excellence, build strong customer relationships, and drive sales and market share. Key Details

Hours: 44 per week – Permanent role Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 basic per year, plus 10% Zone Allowance and Branch Bonus when own branch is allocated Base: Site based – Hayes Branch during training, own branch to be allocated within 3–6 months

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Regional Manager and existing Branch Managers to learn how to lead your own Eurocell branch within 3‑6 months. Use team‑management skills to lead and develop a small team. Ensure the branch operates as effectively as possible. Develop relationships with customers and enhance the sales and customer experience within the branch. Manage day‑to‑day branch operations and the branch team to deliver excellence. Manage team absences and deployment. Support the regional teams with recruitment. Provide exceptional customer service and maintain operational standards to achieve branch sales targets. Support training and maintain training records for branch staff.

Qualifications

Hands‑on, lead‑by‑example style with a focus on driving the team to reach sales and branch targets. Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets. A customer‑focused approach, proactive engagement with potential future customers. A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins while ensuring customers always walk away happy. Good organisational skills, drive and leadership abilities to manage a branch effectively. A full and valid driving licence is essential. Strong management skills and experience of leading a team. Experience within a similar management role, ideally in a trade / builders merchant / retail, glazing or uPVC environment, is a distinct advantage.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary. Monthly bonus scheme when allocated your own branch. 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (normally 33 days in total each year). Free healthcare plan for all employees. Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. Free life assurance plan of 3× your annual salary. Christmas shutdown. Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates and share in company success. Company pension plan. Employee discount on Eurocell products. Discounts across many well‑known online and high‑street retailers. Training, including e‑learning and on‑the‑job training, to support career development. Care First Employee Assistance Programme (24/7, 365 days a year) for confidential support and advice. Colleague referral programme – we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team. Excellent opportunities to grow with us and progress your career.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr