Business Manager

Site Manager - Trade Plumbing & Pipeline Supplies

Location: Oxford

Salary: Competitive Salary + Company Car Allowance + Profit Share

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Want to lead your own merchants without red tape?

We’re hiring an ambitious and entrepreneurial Business Manager to take ownership of our merchant site – part of the UK’s largest independent group of plumbing & heating merchants.

With over 320 locations nationwide and a decentralised structure, our sites are run like local businesses. You’ll have full autonomy over stock, sales, pricing, team management and performance – with the support of a trusted, national brand.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead day-to-day branch operations across sales, warehouse, admin and delivery

- Drive site performance through local sales strategy and account development

- Manage site P&L, margins, purchasing, stock and overheads

- Support and coach your team to deliver high standards and customer service

- Build strong relationships with local trade customers and key accounts

- Maintain safety, compliance, and visual standards across the site

Who You Are

- Experienced in managing a merchant, trade counter or operations team

- Strong commercial knowledge - confident with margin, sales and cost control

- Hands-on and proactive, able to make fast decisions in a dynamic environment

- A people leader who motivates and brings out the best in their team

- Full UK driving licence (essential)

What You’ll Get

- A permanent leadership role with autonomy and responsibility

- Competitive salary + car allowance + uncapped profit share

- Pension scheme, life assurance, and healthcare benefits

- Senior progression routes across a growing independent merchant group

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch – we’d love to hear how you’d make this branch your own.