Salary: £60,000 (Negotiable) + Bonus
Location: Sheffield
Permanent | Full Time
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Branch & Business Development Manager to join a growing technical wholesale business supplying products and solutions into the HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical services and building services sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than just managing an established branch. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth, developing new customer relationships, managing branch operations and supporting future expansion plans.
You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, influence strategy and help shape the future direction of a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
Generate new business through outbound sales activity, networking and customer visits
Develop and manage key customer accounts
Build strong relationships with contractors, installers, service companies and trade customers
Prepare quotations and convert enquiries into profitable orders
Deliver sales growth and margin targets
Identify new market opportunities and growth sectors
Provide market feedback and competitor intelligence
Branch Operations
Oversee the day-to-day running of the branch
Support trade counter, warehouse and customer service activities
Manage stock levels, replenishment and supplier relationships
Ensure high levels of customer service and order fulfilment
Maintain accurate sales, customer and operational records
Resolve customer issues and support the wider team
Business Growth
Support plans for future branch expansion
Contribute to commercial strategy and branch development
Assist with planning future locations, stock profiles and operational requirements
Help create a scalable model for continued growth
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Previous experience in branch management, sales management, business development or trade supply
A proven track record of winning new business and growing accounts
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Experience within a wholesale, merchant, distribution or technical supply environment
The ability to build long-term customer relationships
A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
Experience within any of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:
HVAC
Refrigeration
Mechanical Services
Building Services
Pumps & Valves
Pipework & Fittings
Controls & Ancillaries
Industrial Products
Technical Trade Supply
What's on Offer?
£60,000 basic salary
Bonus scheme
Significant autonomy and responsibility
Opportunity to influence business growth
Long-term career progression
Chance to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business
This role would suit a Branch Manager, Trade Counter Manager, Depot Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager or Assistant Branch Manager looking to take the next step in their career.
For a confidential discussion, please apply today.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year