Assistant Branch Manager

Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum DOE + Annual Bonus

Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Branch Manager to join a leading roofing supplies merchant at their Cambridgeshire branch. This is a pivotal role for a supportive, empowering leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving both business growth and team development. Working closely alongside the Branch Manager, you will play a key part in the smooth and profitable running of the branch across all operational areas—from sales and customer service to health & safety and team motivation. If you are looking for a role that offers strong career development, a positive team culture, and a great work-life balance with sociable hours, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of sales and margin targets across the entire branch.

• Building and maintaining strong, long-term working relationships with trade customers, suppliers, and team members.

• Ensuring efficient stock control, effective pricing strategies, and timely, accurate deliveries.

• Championing a strong health & safety culture and maintaining strict compliance with all standards and regulations.

• Assisting with the maintenance of branch vehicles, conducting pre-shift checks, and managing branch infrastructure.

• Leading by example to mentor, support, and maintain a highly motivated, service-driven branch team.

• Stepping up to manage full branch operations seamlessly in the Branch Manager's absence.

• Identifying local market growth opportunities and proactively responding to competitor activity.

• Adopting a flexible, hands-on approach—whether supporting on the trade counter, assisting in the yard, or managing admin tasks.

Requirements:

• Proven sales or customer service experience, ideally within the construction or building materials sector.

• A solid understanding of roofing products is preferred, though not essential.

• Demonstrable team leadership experience or strong supervisory capability.

• Strong communication skills and proficiency with IT systems, including Microsoft Office and database software.

• Confidence in working towards performance targets while delivering exceptional customer service.

• A flexible, proactive, and team-oriented mindset.

• A Counterbalance FLT licence is beneficial

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary

• Excellent work-life balance with sociable working hours (Monday to Thursday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Closed Weekends).

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, plus a company closure during the Christmas period.

• Generous company pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution.

• Life assurance cover (up to 4x salary).

• Share Incentive Plan.

• Employee Discounts across top high street and online brands.

• Structured career progression and development through dedicated Academies for Sales & Leadership, Apprenticeships, and on-demand learning systems.

To apply, please submit your CV to (url removed) or alternatively call the office on (phone number removed). KBB Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK unless otherwise stated.