Date: 11 hours ago
City: Elgin, Illinois
Contract type: Full time

Are you ready to take ownership of a busy retail environment and lead a team to success? We're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Branch Manager to drive performance, develop people, and ensure our customers enjoy a first-class experience every time they visit.
What You’ll Be Doing
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create an inviting, well-presented showroom that showcases our full range of products and services.
- Build strong relationships with customers, handling queries and resolving issues with confidence and care.
- Oversee all cash handling and ensure accuracy in all financial transactions.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team—providing effective inductions, training, and ongoing coaching.
- Set clear objectives for your team and lead regular meetings to keep them informed and engaged.
- Manage performance, attendance, and development needs, ensuring everyone is supported and accountable.
- Collaborate with the Senior Branch Manager, Regional Manager and Retail Commercial Director, sharing key insights and reports.
- Champion health & safety and compliance standards across the branch.
- Represent the branch at events, supplier open days, and trade shows.
- Maintain the security and overall operational integrity of the branch.
- Take the lead on stock control—receiving, selling, and delivering products efficiently.
- Drive sales growth and improve profit margins while keeping costs under control.
- Oversee stock checks and manage excess stock with smart, targeted sales activities.
- Focus on product range optimisation—ensuring we’re stocking the right items for our customers.
- Build great relationships with key clients, understanding and supporting their business needs.
- Be fully accountable for the branch’s financial performance—reporting on sales, gross margin, stock, and staff costs with clear analysis and actionable insights.
- A strong background in branch or showroom management, ideally within a retail or trade environment.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to drive results through people and process.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for developing others.
- A proactive mindset with confidence in making decisions and solving problems.
- A willingness to travel to our Inverness Head Office for occasional meetings or training.
- A competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Company pension & Death in Service benefit
- Cycle to Work scheme and staff discount
- Holiday allowance that increases with service
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