Branch & Business Development Manager

Branch & Business Development Manager

Salary: £60,000 (Negotiable) + Bonus

Location: Sheffield

Permanent Full Time

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Branch & Business Development Manager to join a growing technical wholesale business supplying products and solutions into the HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical services and building services sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than just managing an established branch. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth, developing new customer relationships, managing branch operations and supporting future expansion plans.

You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, influence strategy and help shape the future direction of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Generate new business through outbound sales activity, networking and customer visits
• Develop and manage key customer accounts
• Build strong relationships with contractors, installers, service companies and trade customers
• Prepare quotations and convert enquiries into profitable orders
• Deliver sales growth and margin targets
• Identify new market opportunities and growth sectors
• Provide market feedback and competitor intelligence

Branch Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the branch
• Support trade counter, warehouse and customer service activities
• Manage stock levels, replenishment and supplier relationships
• Ensure high levels of customer service and order fulfilment
• Maintain accurate sales, customer and operational records
• Resolve customer issues and support the wider team

Business Growth

• Support plans for future branch expansion
• Contribute to commercial strategy and branch development
• Assist with planning future locations, stock profiles and operational requirements
• Help create a scalable model for continued growth

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in branch management, sales management, business development or trade supply
• A proven track record of winning new business and growing accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Experience within a wholesale, merchant, distribution or technical supply environment
• The ability to build long-term customer relationships
• A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

Experience within any of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:

• HVAC
• Refrigeration
• Mechanical Services
• Building Services
• Pumps & Valves
• Pipework & Fittings
• Controls & Ancillaries
• Industrial Products
• Technical Trade Supply

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 basic salary
• Bonus scheme
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to influence business growth
• Long-term career progression
• Chance to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business

This role would suit a Branch Manager, Trade Counter Manager, Depot Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager or Assistant Branch Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

For a confidential discussion, please apply today.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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