Retail Branch Manager

40 hours per week over 5 days

Monday to Friday with Saturday on a rota

Competitive Salary Plus Pension And Company Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated Retail Branch Manager to lead the team at our busy branch in Salford.

Located at Ivy House on Liverpool Street, our Salford branch proudly serves local homeowners and trades people with the broadest range of decorating materials – customers will find everything they need in store including trade and designer paints from a wide variety of brands and all the decorating materials needed to complete their home décor projects. The branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.00am – 5pm and Saturday 8am – 5pm.

Managing a team of 4, you will play a vital part in helping us serve customers and keeping the branch running smoothly.

Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 – Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials supplying both trade and retail customers across the UK. Still a family‑owned business, we are proud of our wonderful heritage of over 120 years in our industry and the growth of our network to over 250 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group.

We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues – our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’. To find out more about working with us visit

We understand that neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process – we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.

• Demonstrate management or supervisory experience in a similar or relevant role.
• Develop and lead a team.
• Achieve sales targets and generate new business.
• Inspire staff to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Represent the company positively to a wide range of customers.
• Work independently and take initiative.
• Knowledge of the local area is beneficial.

• Excellent leadership skills with ability to motivate and drive excellence.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, able to translate customer requirements into product recommendations.
• Previous experience in the decorative industry is an advantage but not essential.
• Approachable, open and friendly personality.
• Enjoy working with and supporting a team, while able to work independently.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business.
• Willingness to attend training to become a Fire safety qualified.

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday including bank holiday allowance, increasing with service.
• Free life assurance.
• 5% employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions).
• Access to Stream, a money‑management app giving a portion of pay as you earn it.
• Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues, partners/spouses, and dependents.
• Virtual GP service for you and any dependent children.
• Medicash, optional scheme to claim money back for routine healthcare treatments.
• Brewers colleague discounts on home improvements.
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners.
• Additional financial assistance:
  Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans, Helping Hand Loan Scheme.
• Staff uniform and tax relief for uniform cleaning.
• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing development.
• Post‑qualifying period additional benefits such as profit‑related pay, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and use of Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District.