GCS Associates
Canterbury, Kent
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Role: Branch Manager Industry: Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies Region: Canterbury area Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (DOE) plus bonus, company vehicle etc. An opportunity to run a great branch A well respected business. A huge range of construction supply products A well-functioning site that needs a new leader A very strong basic with benefits We are recruiting for an experienced Branch Manager / General Manager / Branch Director for a very well respected merchant, liked by the staff and customers alike. The ideal candidate will currently be a Branch Manager within the merchant sector with a proven track record of growing and sustaining a profitable operation. Passion and determination will be a pre-requisite in order maintain the strong business relationships already in place and to help build up a pipeline of new customers too. Basically, the branch's position is good but they don't want to be static in terms of market share. This is an important branch, therefore you will have various departmental managers beneath you but ultimately you will take responsibility for maximising the potential sales and overall profitability of the Branch. It goes without saying that candidates will have to possess a demonstrable track record in sales, negotiation and stock control. The sales and the operations of the branch will be under your control. This is a great role within a well-respected company, with the opportunity to build and develop your own team where you see fit. You should be able to use market intelligence and analyse stock profiles as well as sales trends to anticipate future directions. Bearing in mind this is a sizeable branch, you should have led a sizeable team in the past and be someone that people will want to work for. You should be able to motivate your team and inspire them! Please bear in mind your management experience must be from the Builder's Merchants or the Construction Supply world. This is a great opportunity for career development and as such we are a looking for someone with ambition! The rewards are clear. The package is strong and the future rewards are there too. If the chosen candidate fulfils the role successfully then further career development is distinctly possible. For further information on this Branch Manager / General Manager / Branch Director role, please apply online and we'll be in touch to discuss further. Industry Sector: Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Civils, Heavyside, Plumbing & Heating, Insulation, Roofing. Recruiting Branch Manager, Branch Director, General Manager, Depot Manager, Centre Manager, Store Manager. INDM
