Branch Manager / Manager in Waiting - Plumbing Wholesale
Ready to take the next step into branch leadership?
At Tradelink, we support plumbers, builders and trade professionals across Australia with the strength of a national network and the relationships that keep local communities moving.
With significant expansion planned (5+ new sites),we'rebuilding our next generation of leaders now.
This is not a standard Profit Centre Manager role.You'll step into aManager in Waiting position, working across established branches, learning the full business, and preparing to take ownership of your own site.
Whatyou'llbedoing:
Building strong relationships with plumbers, builders and other trade customers.
Growing existing accounts and identifying current business opportunities.
Supporting internal and external sales activity across multiple branches.
Working hands-on across customer service, quoting, orders, stock and general branch operations.
Assisting existing PCMs with team leadership and day-to-day performance.
Developing your understanding of margins, pricing, stock control, P&L; and branch profitability.
Learning the Tradelink operating model across Campbellfield, Ravenhall and Melton.
Building the capability required to lead your own Profit Centre in the future.
To succeed, you will bring:
Experience within plumbing wholesale,



trade distribution or a closely related industry.
Strong relationships or credibility within the plumbing and trade community.
Proven sales, account management or business-development capability.
A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to help wherever required.
An understanding of trade customers, pricing, margins and stock.
The confidence to support and influence an experienced branch team.
The ambition to manage a business, together with the humility to learn it from the ground up.
A current driver's licence and flexibility to work across multiple Victorian branches.
What'son offer:
Competitive salary package
Fullymaintainedvehicle+ phone + laptop
Potential profit-share opportunities
Structured exposure to sales, operations, people leadership and branch financial performance.
Support from experienced Tradelink leaders.
A genuine pathway towards managing your own Profit Centre.
Why this role?
This is arare opportunityto step into leadership before taking full ownership.
You'llgain real exposure across multiple sites, work alongside experienced leaders, and fast-track your progression into running your own branch.
Ready to take the next step?
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-employment checks may apply.
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📌 Branch Manager / Manager In Waiting - Plumbing Wholesale (Melbourne)
🏢 Allan Hall HR
📍 Melbourne