Regional Trading Director
City Plumbing · Bonnyrigg, Scotland ·
The Role
At City Plumbing, we know that exceptional leaders come from all backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and fresh energy. We don't just want you to "fit" our behaviours, we want you to enrich it. We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Regional Trading Director to take direct ownership of a regional footprint of c.
20 branches, delivering c. £50 million in branch-managed sales and leading a team of c. 120-180 colleagues. Whether your career is firmly rooted in merchanting and trade distribution, or you are a high-performing leader from retail, hospitality, or fast-paced multi-site operations, we want your strategic vision and people-first leadership.
Please note, Edinburgh is the central point of this region, you will be covering c.20 branches around this location.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Culture: Lead and embed a proactive "zero-harm" safety culture across all 20 branch trade counters, yards, sites, and delivery fleets. Compliance & Standards: Ensure 100% compliance with Group Health & Safety, transport safety standards, and vehicle utilization guidelines.
Active Leadership: Conduct regular site audits, safety walks, and thorough root-cause investigations on near-misses and incidents Commercial Delivery: Drive regional performance to meet and exceed c. £50m in sales while optimizing regional gross margins and EBITA.
Service Excellence: Ensure fast, reliable trade counter execution and efficient delivery transport options for trade customers, contractors, and installers. Stock Availability: Utilize stock management and PI count dashboards to maximize product availability, minimize shrinkage, and maintain accuracy on core plumbing and heating ranges Regional Strategy: Develop local trading strategies to capture regional market share, launch new heating innovations and renewable technologies, and outperform competitors.
Change Champion: Lead the rollout of digital tools, multi-channel initiatives, and modern trading practices across all branches. Continuous Improvement: Translate operational dashboards into actionable plans to optimize trade counter layouts and upgrade branch showrooms.
Talent Development: Directly manage, coach, and mentor c. 20 Branch Managers, conducting structured performance reviews and building strong succession plans. Engagement & Inclusion: Fo...