Branch Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Assistant Branch Manager page is loaded## Assistant Branch Managerremote type: Site-based onlylocations: Co. Antrimtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: January 25, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR33193**JP Corry** is the leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. Within JP Corry we provide excellent career prospects in a challenging and rewarding environment.**JP Corry**’s friendly and professional staff are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service by offering expert, tailored advice to each and every customer. We are currently recruiting for a **Assistant Branch Manager** to join team in **Ballymena**!We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).**Working Hours**: 08:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Thursday, 08:00am – 16:00pm Friday and occasional Saturdays.**Location: JP Corry, Unit** **12, 14A Pennybridge Industrial Estate, Ballymena, BT42 3HB.****Role Purpose:**Working in strong collaboration with the Branch Manager, the role of Assistant Branch Manager is to support a high performing team to drive sales and deliver exceptional customer experience. This role is all about delivering sales through people, performance and operational excellence – helping colleagues grow, maintaining compliance and safety standards and ensuring the branch consistently deliver strong results.You’ll play a key role in driving success at branch level while developing you leadership skills. With a focus on growth, wellbeing and customer excellence. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led business with a clear purpose: “Building our future, through helping others build theirs.”**Key Responsibilities:*** Supporting the Branch Manager in delivering branch sales, profitability, and customer service targets.* Drive performance of the sales team through effective use of company systems and data insights.* Develop great relationships with new and existing Customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible.* Get to know the local market to support plans for sales growth.* Champion a strong health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards.* Assist with people management, i.e. onboarding, training & development and absence management.* Oversee operational standards, stock, and commercial processes to maximise efficiency.* Promote our values of Decency, Passion and Pride in all interactions with stakeholders.**Required Skills and Experience:*** It is important you have can evidence experience in motivating and driving sales for this role.* Evidence prior experience of team supervision and leadership.* Strong sense of commercial awareness.* Knowledge of Health and Safety.* A passion for delivering customer service excellence.* Competent in the use of IT, including but not limited to trading systems and Microsoft packages.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; written, phone and face to face.* Knowledge of building materials construction market would be advantageous but not essential.* Full and clean driving license would be advantageous but not essential.* A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts.* A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.* Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation.* Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.JP Corry is the leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. Within JP Corry we provide excellent career prospects in a challenging and rewarding environment. By hiring the right people for the job, and providing the right tools and training, we offer the opportunities to make your career a successful one.At **JP Corry,** we're proud to be part of **STARK** **Building Materials UK** and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!**What's next…** If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.With a strong network of 17 branches across Northern Ireland and Isle of Man, JP Corry is one of Northern Ireland's leading building suppliers. If you’re interested in working with us but unsure about which role suits you best, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@starkbuild.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!