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Lead a specialist branch where your expertise in timber really makes a difference. We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Branch Manager to lead at Lords Timber Hemel Hempstead. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established site, strengthen local customer relationships, and guide a skilled, close-knit team in a business known for quality, service, and specialist timber knowledge. You’ll combine hands-on leadership with commercial awareness, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and continued growth. What you’ll be doing • Overseeing daily branch operations, including sales, service, stock control and team management, • Working alongside your team to deliver expert advice and outstanding customer service, • Driving business growth through strong local engagement and proactive sales activity, • Managing stock accuracy, product quality, and site safety, • Supporting and developing your team to achieve their best, • Ensuring efficient delivery of our specialist services What we’re looking for • Proven experience in branch or operations management within the timber or builders’ merchant sector, • In-depth knowledge of timber products and services, • A confident communicator and hands-on leader with a customer-first mindset, • Strong commercial and organisational skills, • A good understanding of Health & Safety and site compliance, • Approachable, proactive, and motivated to grow a specialist branch What you’ll get • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus, • A friendly, down-to-earth working culture where your contribution is valued, • Ongoing training, support and career progression within a growing Plc At Lords, you’ll be part of a collaborative, customer-focused business that values initiative, teamwork, and local relationships. If you’re ready to lead a specialist branch and build on our reputation for quality timber products and service, we’d love to hear from you. Company Description Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family-run business. Our network of branches offers a broad range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development. Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

• Do you have a sales background in Kitchens / Builders Merchants? Rare, lucrative career opportunity with strong market leader. Area Sales Manager - Kitchens - into Builders Merchants Area: London and the South East The Role of Area Sales Manager - Kitchens • Representing a market leading Kitchen manufacturer, this is a field sales role covering London and the South East., • Managing predominantly existing relationships with national and independent builders merchants, the Area Sales Manager will sell elite kitchens, you will manage and develop relationships with builders merchants such as MKM, Jewsons and TP., • With strong existing relationships already in place you will meet with Branch Managers and Owners, supporting with designs, giving quotes and developing strong profitable commercial partnerships. The Company hiring an Area Sales Manager - Kitchens into Builders Merchants Our client are an elite kitchen manufacturer with a strong pedigree in the market. Despite challenging market conditions they are bucking the trend delivering month on month growth; a testament to their best in class product, excellent customer service and strong sales force. This award winning employer are looking to add a talented Area Sales Manager to their winning sales team. With excellent staff retention, clear career prospects and fantastic company culture this lucrative opportunity represents and excellent career move with one of the best employers in the market. The person for the Area Sales Manager - Kitchens into Builders Merchants Our client will consider candidates from the following backgrounds: • It is essential that you have field sales experience, • Also, you must have a strong knowledge of Kitchens with strong existing relationships with builders merchants at branch level The Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager - Kitchens • £45,000 - £50,000, • Circa £15K-20K + uncapped OTE, • Generous car allowance or hybrid company car, • 24 days holiday plus stats, • Health, • Competitive pension options Ref: CPJ1775

The Role Permanent Full Time Want to create industry-leading change and grow your career? With our continued growth, we're looking for a dynamic Branch Manager , internally knows as Insite Manager . You will be a pivotal part of the Insite team and its success so get ready to be in demand. Ideally you will have some background in manufacturing, MRO, PPE or a trade counter environment, however full training will be provided so don't let this stop you from applying! The Role We support our customers to ensure they have all the parts, spares and tooling they need to operate as well as working hard to ensure we obtain the best deals with suppliers. Commercially orientated, you will develop relationships with relevant stakeholders including engineering managers, procurement managers and facilities managers whilst also identifying and executing opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement for Rubix. In an ideal world it would be great for you to have knowledge of our products and services, but this isn't essential. What is important is that you have experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment in an operational or commercial role - a great opportunity for a salesperson with a background in industrial B2B selling or someone with procurement/buying experience in heavy industry. Key Responsibilities: Attendance at daily/weekly production and engineering meetings to understand initiatives and priorities at the site Development and Implementation of agreed stores management services and processes with customer site teams Preparation and follow up on quotes for large value re-tenders. Consistent delivery of agreed levels of customer service, against the formal agreement, encompassing the agreed site specific KPIs and target. Ensure clear understanding of stores management processes Work with site teams to plan and manage stock in line with customer site specific requirements Key Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues. Able to juggle competing priorities Commercially astute to identify opportunities for spend consolidation and cost savings for the customer. TPBN1_UKTJ

Brand Ambassador – Plumbing & Heating ControlsBefore applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Job Title: Brand Ambassador – Plumbing & Heating ControlsIndustry Sector: Junior Sales Rep, Area Sales Representative, Area Sales Executive, Sales Executive, Branch Sales, Internal Sales, Merchandising, Merchandiser, Builders Merchant, Plumbers Merchants & Builders Merchants, Independent Merchants, Buying Groups, Plumbers, Brand Ambassador, Business Development, Account Manager, Building Products, Building MaterialsArea to be covered: Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and North LondonRemuneration: £30,000 - £35,000 + £6,000 bonusBenefits: Fully expensed company car, BUPA healthcare, dental cover, 25 days holidayThe role of the Brand Ambassador – Plumbing & Heating Controls will involve: * Field sales position promoting a manufactured range of heating control systems * Working in conjunction with and supporting a dedicated Regional Sales Manager * Will be a position that grows into a Regional Sales Manager in future years * All of your time will be spent dealing with national plumbers merchants, independent merchants and buying group * Managing existing relationship with the branches and being a sole point of contact * Getting involved with point of sale * Closing down reports * Social media postingThe ideal applicant will be an Brand Ambassador – Plumbing & Heating Controls with: * Ideally currently in sales within the construction industry * Suits someone at the beginning of their career looking to cut their teeth in field sales * Would consider internal sales and branch sales background * Willingness to learn with a great attitude * IT LiterateMitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: Junior Sales Rep, Area Sales Representative, Area Sales Executive, Sales Executive, Branch Sales, Internal Sales, Merchandising, Merchandiser, Builders Merchant, Plumbers Merchants & Builders Merchants, Independent Merchants, Buying Groups, Plumbers, Brand Ambassador, Business Development, Account Manager, Building Products, Building Materials