Regional Director

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Região Sul; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Shape regional business

Career development

Job summary

Independent Builders Merchant Group, a leading builders merchant group, is seeking a Regional Director to lead and develop our branch network across the South region. This senior leadership role requires a proven track record in multi-site management, driving business growth, and developing teams within the builders merchant sector.

You will drive regional sales, coach Branch Managers, and cooperate with senior leadership to implement strategies while maintaining high customer service and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior management role within a Builders Merchant or related industry.
• Proven success managing multiple locations and delivering commercial results.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Driving regional sales growth, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Leading, coaching, and developing Branch Managers and leadership teams.
• Creating a high-performance culture focused on customer service and operational excellence.
• Supporting branches to achieve sales targets and business objectives.
• Identifying opportunities for growth, improvement, and increased market share.
• Working closely with senior leadership to implement business strategies and initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards.
• Managing escalated customer issues and supporting effective resolutions.
• Monitoring operational performance and implementing improvements to maximise efficiency.
• Conducting regular branch visits to provide leadership, support, and guidance.
• Leading regional meetings, projects, and development initiatives.
• Supporting company-wide activities, including annual stocktakes and operational projects.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Team development

Operational excellence

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business reporting systems

Job description

Location: South Region
Salary: Competitive
Hours:40 hours per week, Monday to Friday,08:00-17:00
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Join a Leading Builders Merchant Group

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Regional Director to lead and develop our branch network across the South region.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious individual with a proven track record in multi-site management, team development, operational excellence, and driving business growth within the builders merchant, construction supply, or related sectors.

As Regional Director, you will be responsible for the performance, profitability, and strategic direction of multiple branches, ensuring exceptional customer service, strong commercial results, and the continued development of our people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving regional sales growth, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Leading, coaching, and developing Branch Managers and leadership teams.
• Creating a high-performance culture focused on customer service and operational excellence.
• Supporting branches to achieve sales targets and business objectives.
• Identifying opportunities for growth, improvement, and increased market share.
• Working closely with senior leadership to implement business strategies and initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards.
• Managing escalated customer issues and supporting effective resolutions.
• Monitoring operational performance and implementing improvements to maximise efficiency.
• Conducting regular branch visits to provide leadership, support, and guidance.
• Leading regional meetings, projects, and development initiatives.
• Supporting company-wide activities, including annual stocktakes and operational projects.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in a senior management role within a Builders Merchant or related industry.
• Proven success managing multiple locations and delivering commercial results.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving operational improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business reporting systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region.

Why Join Us?

• Senior leadership role with significant influence and responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and grow a successful regional business
• Join a supportive and ambitious leadership team
• Long-term career development within a growing builders merchant group

If you are a passionate leader with a strong builders merchant background and are looking to make a real impact across a successful regional operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Significant experience in a senior management role within a Builders Merchant or related industry.