Already in the merchant industry?
It might be time to run your own.
Oceanair is looking for one exceptional individual per location - someone who knows the trade inside out, has spent years building relationships, and is ready to build something of their own. We don't find locations then find people. We find the right people first.
Ready to register your interest?
This Isn't a Job. It's a Business.
The plumbing, heating and cooling merchant sector is built on relationships - and the best people in it know that better than anyone. If you've spent your career developing those relationships for someone else, Oceanair offers you the chance to put them to work for yourself.
As a Branch Director, you'll have the autonomy to run your branch your way - with the full weight of the group's £1bn buying capacity, systems, marketing and central support behind you. You build the business. We make sure you're never building it alone.
Your Branch. Your Rules. Our Backing.
- You run the business: day-to-day decisions, customer relationships, and team culture are yours to shape
- We build around you: we identify the right location based on you, your network, and your market knowledge
- Central support from day one: buying terms, logistics, systems, marketing and back-office handled centrally
- Earn like an owner: your income reflects what you build, not a corporate pay band
You've Probably Been Here Before, Just Not for Yourself
You're already working in the merchant sector. Perhaps you're a branch manager, trade counter manager, or senior sales professional at a national or independent merchant. You know your suppliers. You know your customers. You understand margin, stock, and what it takes to run a profitable operation.
You're good at what you do, and you've spent long enough doing it for someone else.
The right candidate will have:
- Proven experience in the plumbing, heating and/or cooling merchant sector
- An established network of trade customers and supplier contacts
- A strong commercial understanding: margin, stock management, customer terms
- Experience leading or developing a team
- The drive to build something, and the discipline to see it through
You're Not Starting From Scratch
Behind every Oceanair branch is a central team that exists to make your business succeed. When you join as a Branch Director, you inherit the infrastructure it would take years to build independently.
A Team That Wants You to Win
Central support that's invested in your branch's growth.
Back-Office & Admin Support
The operational weight lifted so you can lead, not administrate.
Stock Management & Logistics
Systems and processes that keep your branch running efficiently.
Brand & Digital Presence
A recognised brand, website, and marketing support so you can focus on customers.
Supplier Relationships & Buying Terms
Access to established accounts and competitive pricing from day one.
A Conversation First. A Business Second.
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Express Your Interest
A short, easy-to-use Contact Us form. No CV required, no commitment made.
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Initial Conversation
An informal call to learn about you, your background, and your ambitions.
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Mutual Fit Assessment
We explore whether there's a genuine opportunity and what it could look like for you.
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Location & Planning
Together, we identify the right market for your branch and begin building the plan.
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Launch & Ongoing Support
We build the infrastructure. You open the doors and run the business.
Ready to Build Something of Your Own?
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch and one of our team will respond - discreetly and without obligation. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.