Branch Manager

Branch Manager- HSS Hire,  Ballysimon Road, Limerick, V94E544

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech & HSS Hire*.*

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Branch Manager is responsible for all of the daily functions within the branch. The successful appointee will be instrumental in developing a branch business plan and overseeing the daily implementation of the business plan in order to achieve branch revenue, sales and service goals.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous Management experience essential
• Previous experience managing a busy builders providers would be a distinct advantage
• A strong understanding of the construction industry
• Full competence with standard software packages, including MS Word, Excel
• Third level degree in a commercial discipline is desirable but not essential

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace sales campaigns, and generate leads for the sales team
• Exceed targets for sales, customer service, debt and branch standards
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in all aspects of the working day
• Maintain professional standards of product knowledge
• Achieve and maintain stock levels and availability, carrying out testing of equipment as required
• Ensure compliance with all systems, procedures and processes
• Represent the company and values of the business and portray a professional and businesslike image to all customers, potential customers and other people you meet in the course of your work.
• Be a key driver in health & safety
• Carry out other tasks and duties as required

Essential Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong ability to negotiate obstacles
• An understanding of basic accounting and computers.
• Excellent people management skills
• Effective team working and networking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving
• Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets

Key Relationships

• Regional Director
• Operations Manager
• Support Office team
• Customers & Suppliers
• Leadership team
• Branch Colleagues

Contract Type

• Permanent
• Full time 45 hour contract
• Working week Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave#
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives