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Branch Manager

We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Branch Manager to lead our retail team. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of the store’s performance, inspire your team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. If you’re passionate about rural retailing, people, and making a difference in the agricultural community, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 42.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday

As Branch Manager, you’ll be a visible and inspirational leader, responsible for driving commercial success and creating a welcoming, solution-focused environment for customers and colleagues. You’ll lead a high-performing team, manage store operations, work closely with the Field Sales Team, and build strong relationships across the business and local community.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the store to deliver strong sales and margin performance
• Championing high standards throughout the site
• Recruiting, coaching, and developing team members
• Managing stock integrity, store audits, and financial controls
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and company policies
• Building strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and the wider community
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company policies, and health & safety standards
• Deliver a safe, efficient, and customer-focused transport operations
• Proven experience in a leadership role within retail or a customer-facing environment
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Confidence in interpreting financial data and managing budgets
• A strategic thinker who inspires and motivates others
• A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-focused approach
• Resilient and confident in managing challenges
📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free parking on site
🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Life Assurance
🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies

We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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