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The Lanes Group
Branch Manager
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Salary
- £31,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- The Lanes Group
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We’re Hiring: Merchant Branch Manager | Our Client – Leading Tool & Equipment Hire Specialist
Location: Chester
Hours: 49 hours per week
Mon–Fri: 7:30am – 16:30pm
Sat: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Salary: £31,000 per annum, Negotiable DOE
About Our Client
Our client has been a trusted name in tool and equipment hire for over 65 years, with a strong reputation across the UK and Ireland. Known for their exceptional service and extensive product range, they blend modern technology with a personal touch, building lasting relationships with customers and local communities.
The Role – Merchant Branch Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to independently manage a dedicated hire concession within a leading Builder’s Merchant. You’ll be the face of our client on site, working directly with customers to ensure they have the right equipment for the job – and driving growth through upselling, cross-selling, and repeat business.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing and growing the hire concession within the merchant branch.
* Advising customers on the full product range – from standard hires to premium options.
* Building strong relationships to drive repeat business.
* Meeting and exceeding sales targets through upselling and cross-selling.
* Monitoring local competitors and spotting opportunities.
* Operating as a lone worker at times, taking full ownership of branch performance.
About You:
* Proven track record in a sales-focused role (preferably in tools, equipment, or construction supplies).
* Confident in upselling and promoting premium products.
* Self-motivated, target-driven, and proactive.
* Great communicator with a friendly, approachable style.
* Comfortable working independently and taking full responsibility for results.
Why Join Our Client?
* Be part of a respected brand with decades of success.
* Take ownership of your branch and make a real impact.
* Work in a role that blends sales, customer service, and autonomy.
* Inclusive culture – applications welcomed from all backgrounds
Ad ID: 5416998997
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