Job title: Branch Manager

Location: Tullamore, Co. Offaly (branch based)

Reporting to: Regional Director

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Benefits: Annual bonus, company car, private healthcare, income protection, company pension

Working pattern: Full time, permanent

Contact: Iseult McLaughlin, Tactical Talent Recruitment

About our client

Our client is a well-established builders’ merchant and part of a large, Irish-owned merchanting group. The branch is a busy one, supplying trade and retail customers right across the Midlands.

The role

This is a chance to run your own branch and grow it. You will manage the day-to-day running of the branch and lead the team, with clear targets and objectives that are met week in, week out.

Just as importantly, you will shape the strategy for growth in Tullamore and the surrounding areas: looking after the existing customer base, winning new business and increasing market share. The business wants someone with an entrepreneurial streak who builds lasting relationships and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

•    Run daily branch operations and lead the team, with clear targets and objectives that are met regularly

•    Look after and develop the existing portfolio of customers

•    Find new opportunities to grow the business and increase market share

•    Allocate and manage staff to meet the changing needs of the branch

•    Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers

•    Keep a high standard of Health and Safety, making sure rules, policies and procedures are followed

•    Play a key part in developing and delivering the growth strategy for the branch

You will be measured on the sales performance and operational productivity of the branch.

What you will bring

•    At least 2 years’ experience managing a team, with strong leadership qualities

•    A strong sales background, ideally in the building materials sector (at least 1 year preferred)

•    Excellent communication and people skills, and you enjoy working with people

•    Good problem solving and decision making, with the ability to think laterally

•    Confidence with IT and with analysing sales and branch data

•    Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise

•    Experience of managing change, and a willingness to keep learning

•    A strong work ethic

Key relationships

Regional Director, the commercial team and the central support team.

Why this role

You get real ownership of a busy branch in the heart of the Midlands, with the backing of a large group behind you. The package is strong, with a negotiable basic salary, with a generous annual bonus, company car, private healthcare, income protection and pension.