Branch Manager

About the Company

This is a leading and well-established supplier of building and construction materials with an extensive branch network across Ireland, serving a wide array of trade and commercial clients. They offer products across various construction segments.

Role Overview

Based in Dublin, the Branch Manager will hold full accountability for the daily management and commercial outcomes of a major branch, leading a workforce of around 22 staff members. This senior commercial leadership role involves guiding sales efforts, managing personnel, and overseeing operations. Whilst operational management support exists, the primary focus is on revenue growth, fostering key customer partnerships, acquiring new business, and enhancing branch performance overall.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, motivation, and development to a team of about 22 employees.
• Take charge of branch sales, profitability, and comprehensive performance metrics.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for new business and expansion of market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major contractors and crucial accounts.
• Establish commercial priorities and ensure targets are met by the team.
• Collaborate with the operational management team to supervise everyday branch activities.
• Track performance indicators and implement strategies for improvement in sales and service.
• Maintain excellent standards in customer service, inventory control, and operational efficiency.

Career Prospects

This position offers a significant opportunity for a driven commercial leader to oversee a substantial branch within a progressing and expanding organisation. The role offers autonomy over commercial planning, team leadership, and a chance to create a meaningful impact on branch success. With a robust existing customer base and avenues for growth, there is potential to increase key accounts and secure new business.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will possess a commercial mindset with sound knowledge of builders’ merchants, construction supplies, or distribution sectors. Prior branch management experience is beneficial; however, strong commercial or operational managers familiar with the merchant environment and the complexities of running a busy branch will be considered.

• Experience leading and nurturing a sizeable team.
• Strong commercial insight paired with a proven history of performance improvement.
• Familiarity with builders' merchants, construction supply, or distribution fields.
• Background managing key customer accounts and contractor relationships.
• Capability to balance growth ambitions with operational effectiveness.
• Proactive, resilient approach focused on achieving results.
• Confidence to make decisions, hold team members accountable, and challenge outcomes.
• Hands-on leadership style, able to set goals and deliver successfully.

Compensation & Benefits

• Basic salary between €75,000 and €90,000.
• Performance bonus ranging from 20% to 25%.
• Company car provided.
• Pension scheme participation.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Laptop and mobile phone supplied.
• Approximately 22 days of annual leave.

Location

This is an onsite role based in Dublin. Candidates are expected to be within a reasonable commuting distance of the branch.