Branch Manager

Branch Manager - Sales & Business Growth Leader

Birmingham (Solihull) - Hybrid working (3 days office attendance)

Salary: £40,000 + car allowance + uncapped commission

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Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for building, scaling and transforming businesses?

Do you thrive on identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic plans and leading from the front to deliver sustainable revenue growth?

Manpower is looking for an ambitious Branch Manager to lead our Birmingham operation. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who sees beyond day-to-day recruitment delivery and is excited by the challenge of growing market share, expanding client partnerships and creating a clear roadmap for future business success.

You'll take ownership of an established and successful branch, with the autonomy to develop and execute a growth strategy across our temporary and permanent recruitment solutions within driving, logistics, manufacturing and commercial sectors.

If you're commercially minded, analytically driven and motivated by building successful businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters

This role is about much more than managing a recruitment branch.

As Branch Manager, you will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic business plans and creating a high-performance sales culture that delivers sustainable revenue and profit growth.

You'll work closely with clients, prospects and internal stakeholders to strengthen our position in the market, unlock new revenue streams and drive long-term commercial success.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of the business, influence regional strategy and leave a lasting impact on a well-established operation.

What You'll Be Doing

Drive Business Growth & Market Expansion
Develop and execute a clear business growth strategy for the region
Identify new market opportunities, sector growth areas and emerging client needs
Create and implement business development plans that drive revenue, profitability and market share
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities across temporary and permanent recruitment solutions
Lead from the front in securing new business and growing existing accounts
Strengthen the branch's presence and reputation within the local market

Commercial Leadership

Take full ownership of branch financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability and budget delivery
Analyse market trends, competitor activity and business performance data to inform strategic decisions
Develop forecasting models and growth plans that support long-term business objectives
Drive a culture focused on commercial performance, accountability and results
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability across the operation

Build High-Performing Teams

Inspire, coach and develop a commercially focused team
Create a high-performance sales culture where consultants are empowered to maximise opportunities
Develop future leaders and build succession plans for continued growth
Encourage innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement across the business

Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence

Translate business objectives into actionable growth plans
Use data, analytics and market intelligence to guide decision-making
Partner with operational and support functions to ensure scalable, efficient delivery
Continuously review business performance and adapt strategies to maximise growth opportunities

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to speak to you if you are:
An experienced recruitment leader, sales leader or business manager with a proven track record of growing and scaling a business
A commercially astute professional who enjoys identifying opportunities and turning strategy into results
Experienced in business development, account growth and revenue generation
Comfortable analysing business performance and using data to shape future plans
A confident relationship builder who can influence stakeholders at all levels
Passionate about developing high-performing teams and creating a strong sales culture
Entrepreneurial in your approach, with the drive to…