Branch Manager

Branch Manager – Ipswich Permanent – Full Time – 44.5 Hours per week – Monday‑Friday + alternate Saturdays Lead, Motivate, Inspire We are Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest builders’ merchant. With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools and equipment. We’re a supportive team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. As the go‑to person at our Ipswich branch, you’ll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork. You’ll drive our success by smashing sales targets, boosting profit and ensuring the team delivers top‑notch service with safety at the heart of everything. What You’ll Be Responsible For Leading a High‑Performing Team: Inspire, coach and develop your team to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service. Customer‑First Approach: Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers to create an excellent experience every time. Driving Sales & Operational Excellence: Lead sales strategies that boost revenue while managing stock, deliveries and day‑to‑day operations. Safety & Compliance: Maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment. Team Growth & Development: Recruit, train and mentor your team, focusing on career progression and creating a positive work culture. Qualifications A Strong Leader: Motivate, delegate and develop your team, empowering them to take ownership of key areas. A Delegator: Trust your team to take responsibility and lead independently. Collaborative & Open to Learning: Embrace leadership and seek ways to improve and learn from others. A Skilled Communicator: Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues. Customer‑Focused: Put the customer first and maximise sales opportunities across the branch. Organised & Efficient: Plan and prioritise to manage workload and team’s workload. Financially Literate: Use financial and statistical data to make informed decisions. A Culture Builder: Create an inclusive, positive environment that motivates the team and keeps customers coming back. Commercial Decision‑Maker: Make business decisions that benefit both the customer and the branch. Competitively Aware: Stay informed about competitors and use that knowledge to drive success. Business‑Mindded: Treat the branch like your own business, striving for continuous improvement. Compliance‑Focused: Ensure the branch meets all legal requirements and keeps up with market trends. A full UK Drivers' Licence is required to perform this role successfully. Benefits Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses. Save‑As‑You‑Earn & Buy‑As‑You‑Earn schemes for smart financial growth. Generous pension scheme. Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation). Wellbeing support to help you feel your best. MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants and more Working hours: Monday‑Friday, 7:30am‑5pm with two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8am‑12pm). Enjoy your weekends off How to Apply Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the chance to succeed. If you're offered the role, it will be a conditional offer subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding. #J-18808-Ljbffr