Branch Manager – Commercial Vehicle Parts

Are you a driven commercial leader ready to treat a branch as your own business and take your career to the next level? SF Partners is exclusively recruiting a Branch Manager to take full operational and commercial charge of an established operation in Avonmouth, Bristol. Working on-site in a permanent, full-time capacity, you will step into an autonomous role focused on accelerating your leadership journey, mastering multi-faceted site operations, and actively developing both local business relationships and your branch team.

In this pivotal post, you will shape local market strategy, steer day-to-day distribution, and enhance overall branch performance. You will champion continuous improvement across the site, fostering a culture of high performance and collaborative learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive local business development and customer account growth while overseeing full P&L, cost management, and margin targets.
• Lead, mentor, and upskill the on-site branch team, handling recruitment, performance reviews, and ongoing team motivation.
• Oversee site operations to ensure rigorous achievement of service level agreements, productivity improvements, and operational KPIs.
• Direct local stock operations, including inventory control, stock cleanses, transfers, and incoming goods management.
• Maintain rigorous branch standards, ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations, HSE standards, and fleet requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven background in branch operations management, including managing operational KPIs and productivity initiatives.
• Solid commercial acumen with direct experience managing P&L, controlling costs, and meeting sales and margin targets.
• Demonstrated success in sales growth, customer relationship development, and local market expansion.
• Strong people leadership capabilities, including staff appraisals, team development, and performance management.
• High attention to detail regarding inventory management, stock control processes, and health and safety compliance.
• A full UK driving licence (please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role).

Nice-to-have

• Prior background within commercial vehicle parts, truck and trailer parts, or the wider automotive aftermarket sector.
• Familiarity with commercial motor factor environments or parts distribution networks.
• Practical experience managing company fleet vehicles and site-level transport compliance.

What We Offer / Why Join

This role offers an exceptional platform to expand your commercial leadership capabilities with complete operational ownership of an established Bristol branch. You will have the scope to implement new operational efficiencies, develop high-performing staff, and make an immediate impact on commercial growth in a fast-paced parts distribution environment.