Branch Manager

DMC Recruitment Group; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Recruitment Group is seeking a Branch Manager in Newmarket, Ontario to lead a busy distribution centre delivering full building materials solutions to contractors. You will guide a 20+ person team, ensure efficient operations, and drive sales performance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in leadership with a focus on sales, customer service and operational excellence, plus strong P&L oversight and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a leadership role focused on sales and operations.
• Proven P&L oversight with metric-driven results.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with growth drive.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Strong planning, organization and collaboration.
• Experience with building materials distribution preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail branch operations including showroom, warehouse & delivery services.
• Drive store performance to achieve sales goals, profit targets, high-level customer satisfaction, and employee retention.
• Bring a creative approach to leading and managing a talented team and contribute to the success of the business.
• Oversee front line service to ensure alignment to the corporate vision.
• Hire, train, schedule and mentor a team of 20+ employees.
• Handle performance appraisals, employee development and some HR functions.
• Oversee inventory management including purchasing, merchandising and inventory control.
• Liaise with company marketing department and managers on campaigns and promotions.
• Participate in local community events, and support employee charity involvement.

Skills

Leadership

Sales & CS

Ops Management

P&L Oversight

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

MS Office

POS Systems

Building Materials

Job description

Ontario Newmarket, Ontario

Comp: $100K-$120K + Bonus + RRSP Matching + Excellent Benefits

Monday - Friday - no weekends

Our client is a leading distributor of innovative high quality building materials. Seeking a Branch Manager to manage their distribution centre supplying full building materials solutions to the contractor market.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of 20+ and oversee daily operations of a busy distribution centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage retail branch operations including showroom, warehouse & delivery services
• Drive store performance to achieve sales goals, profit targets, high-level customer satisfaction, and employee retention
• Bring a creative approach to leading, and managing a talented team and contribute to the success of the business
• Oversee front line service to ensure alignment to the corporate vision
• Hire, train, schedule and mentor a team of 20+ employees
• Handle performance appraisals, employee development and some HR functions
• Oversee inventory management including purchasing, merchandising and inventory control
• Liaise with company marketing department and managers on campaigns and promotions
• Participate in local community events, and support employee charity involvement

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong leadership and team management skills, preferably in a building materials distribution environment
• 7+ years in a leadership role with a focus on sales, customer service and operational excellence
• Proven results-oriented leader with Profit & Loss oversight and using performance metrics to drive success
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to drive business growth
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to health and safety standards
• Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong planning, organization and collaboration skills
• Ability to multi-task, delegate effectively and out-of-the-box thinker
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), and point-of-sale systems in a retail setting
• Building supply experience highly preferred