Branch Manager - Reading

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, driven Branch Manager to lead a busy and high-performing branch in Reading for a leading European manufacturer and supplier of garage doors, doors, frames, and automation systems.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll take full ownership of branch operations, combining strong commercial focus with hands-on leadership. You'll be instrumental in ensuring sales growth, operational efficiency, and team performance, all while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

This role is perfect for a manager with a strong background in home improvement, construction, or installation services, who is confident managing both retail and trade operations.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all branch functions including sales, installation, and customer service
• Drive revenue by meeting sales targets and identifying local growth opportunities
• Oversee daily operations: staffing, showroom standards, stock control, and diary management
• Covering for Surveyors whilst on holiday or extra jobs
• Maintain financial control through effective P&L and KPI management
• Promote a customer-first culture, ensuring satisfaction and prompt resolution of issues
• Build and lead a motivated team through coaching, performance reviews, and development
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and internal processes
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics to ensure timely delivery of products
• Generating sales within the region

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in a similar management role (ideally in construction, home improvement, or related sectors)
• Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills
• Surveying/estimating experience
• A customer-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving ability
• Financial awareness and ability to manage budgets and performance metrics
• Confident multitasking in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
• IT literacy, including CRM systems and Microsoft tools

Why Join?

This is a chance to lead a successful branch within a respected and growing European group, backed by global resources and a strong reputation for quality. You'll be joining a business that values safety, performance, customer excellence, and teamwork, and that invests in both its products and its people.


Benefits:

• Salary - £35-40k basic plus commission
• Company vehicle
• Bonus
• 25 holidays + bank holidays
• Mobile and tablet
• Office based with Surveyor visits

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