Trade Counter Manager (Plumbing & Heating)

Trade Counter / Branch Manager Plumbing & Heating Supplies
Location: Pimlico, London
Salary: £30,000 £50,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am5pm | Saturday, 7am1pm

Were recruiting on behalf of a new independent plumbing and heating merchant, launching their very first branch in Pimlico.

Theyre looking for someone with solid plumbing and heating knowledge someone who knows the products, understands the trade customer base, and can confidently run a counter from day one. Whether youre a senior trade counter assistant ready to step up, an assistant manager looking for more responsibility, or already running a branch, this is a hands-on role with real ownership.

About the Role

As this is the companys first branch, youll be fully responsible for running the day-to-day operations. Youll need to be organised, commercially aware, and confident dealing with everything from customer service and stock to sales and operations.

Key duties include:

• Serving trade customers and offering accurate product knowledge and advice.
• Managing stock levels, placing orders, and dealing with suppliers.
• Building relationships with local trades to grow the branch from the ground up.
• Taking charge of all branch operations, including pricing, health & safety, and customer service.
• Handling opening, closing, and everything in between.

What Were Looking For

• Essential: Experience working in a plumbing and heating merchant or supplier.
• Confident product knowledge youll need to know your end feeds from your flexis.
• Someone whos proactive, reliable, and ready to work independently.
• Comfortable leading from the front and getting stuck in across all areas of the branch.
• Experience supervising or managing others is a bonus, but not essential if youve got the industry background and the right mindset.

Why Apply?

• A chance to build something from the ground up and take real ownership.
• No red tape or layers of management your ideas will shape how the branch runs.
• Opportunity to grow with the business as it expands.

Please apply now for immediate consideration!