Branch Manager; Electrical

VANRATH is delighted to be working alongside a long-standing client, a market-leading industrial electrical distributor, on the appointment of an experienced Branch Manager (Electrical Distribution). This is a senior leadership hire, offering the chance to take ownership of branch performance, build strategic customer relationships and lead a high performing team within a well established and growing business.

The role blends hands on branch leadership with a genuine commercial remit, so it will suit an ambitious electrical wholesale professional who has both management and business development behind them.

• £50,000 to £60,000 basic salary
• Profit share scheme
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Strong career development opportunities

• Take full ownership of the day to day running and performance of the branch.
• Shape and deliver branch growth plans that lift revenue, market share and profitability.
• Win new business across the industrial, commercial and contractor markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major contractors, consultants, end users and key accounts.
• Act as the senior point of contact for key customers and make sure service delivery is first class.
• Lead from the front on customer engagement, getting out on client visits and driving strategic sales activity.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and get the most from existing customer accounts.
• Oversee quotations, tenders, project enquiries and larger customer opportunities.
• Offer technical and commercial guidance on electrical products and solutions.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer requirements and open up commercial opportunities.
• Lead, motivate and develop the branch team, building a high performance culture around service and commercial results.
• Recruit, coach and mentor branch personnel, running regular performance reviews and setting clear development plans.
• Track branch KPIs, profitability and performance metrics, putting action plans in place where improvement is needed.
• Control branch budgets, costs, stock levels and overall financial performance.
• Keep the operation running efficiently across sales, warehousing, stock control and customer service.
• Monitor local market activity, competitor movement and wider industry trends to spot opportunities.
• Uphold high standards of health and safety, compliance and operational best practice.
• Support collaboration between departments and contribute to wider business initiatives.

• Proven track record within the electrical wholesale industry.
• Management experience gained in a branch, sales office or similar leadership post.
• Strong technical grounding in electrical products and solutions.
• Demonstrable success in business development, account management and growing sales revenue.
• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship building skills.
• Commercially sharp, with a firm grasp of branch profitability and performance management.
• Well organised with sound problem solving ability.
• Comfortable on Microsoft Office, with ERP experience such as Sage 200 an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced electrical wholesale professional to move into a highly visible leadership role with real autonomy, serious earning potential and long term career prospects.