Assistant Branch Manager
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Management
Operations Management, General Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Yeovil, Somerset
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, part of the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), is a specialist roofing merchant serving professional roofing contractors and trade customers across the South.
We're looking for an experienced Assistant Branch Manager to join our Yeovil branch and play a key role in driving sales, supporting branch operations, and delivering outstanding customer service within a fast-paced roofing merchant environment.
If you have experience in a roofing merchant, builders' merchant, or roofing supplies background and are ready for a management opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing- Supporting the Branch Manager in the day-to-day running of the branch
- Leading, motivating, and developing branch colleagues
- Serving roofing contractors and trade customers on the counter and over the phone
- Driving branch sales and helping achieve performance targets
- Building strong relationships with roofing professionals and key customers
- Managing stock levels and supplier orders
- Ensuring excellent product availability and customer service
- Maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient branch environment
- Providing Branch Manager cover during periods of absence
- Assisting with yard duties and loading materials when required
- Previous experience within a Roofing Merchant, Roofing Supplies, Builders Merchant, or Construction Supplies environment
- Strong knowledge of roofing products and materials is highly desirable
- Experience supervising, leading, or managing a team
- Proven customer service and sales experience
- Ability to build long-term relationships with trade customers
- Organised, proactive, and commercially minded
- A hands-on approach with a willingness to support all areas of the branch
Week 1 Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Week 2 Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (alternate Saturdays)
Why Join Roofing Gear?- Staff discount on roofing and building materials
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perks membership with exclusive discounts
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine career progression opportunities within IBMG
- Friendly and supportive team environment
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working as a Senior Sales Advisor, Yard Supervisor, Branch Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or experienced Roofing Merchant professional looking to progress their career with a growing specialist roofing business.
Assistant Branch Manager | Roofing Merchant | Yeovil
Previous managerial experience in a merchanting business, preferably with roofing knowledge
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