Assistant Branch Manager

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Sell. Lead. Grow. Build your future with Lords Builders Merchants.

Are you a sales-driven merchant professional ready to take the next step in your career? Looking for a leadership role where you

can really make an impact?

We’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Branch Manager to join our newly rebranded Horsham branch. This is a hands-on,

sales-focused role with real responsibility — supporting the Branch Manager while helping drive branch performance, customer

growth and operational excellence.

You’ll be a visible leader in the branch, building strong customer relationships, motivating the team, and driving sales.

What you’ll be doing

* Driving sales performance and developing new and existing customer accounts

* Supporting the Branch Manager with the day-to-day running of the branch

* Leading by example on customer service and sales standards

* Managing stock levels, deliveries, transport and branch operations

* Supporting with banking, cash reconciliation and branch administration

* Helping manage and develop branch colleagues

* Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained at all times

What we’re looking for

* Experience working in a builders’ merchant (minimum 2 years)

* A strong sales background with a proven ability to grow accounts

* Confident leading, motivating and developing a team

* Commercial mindset with a focus on targets and performance

* Excellent customer service and communication skills

* Good knowledge of health & safety standards

* Eligible to work in the UK

Hours

7am–4.30pm Monday to Friday, 8am–12pm alternate Saturdays

Holiday

21 days plus Bank Holidays

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

If you enjoy selling, leading from the front and building strong customer relationships — and you’re ready to take the next step

into management — we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family-run business. Our network of branches offers a broad

range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home

Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for

everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be

forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords

family.