Branch Director / Manager - Construction / Building Supplies

GCS Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable distributor of construction supplies is seeking a Branch Director in the Oxford area. This role demands proven experience in managing builders merchants or construction supplies, with strong operational skills. Responsibilities include branch management, strategic planning, and driving sales. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Company Car

Qualifications

• Proven Branch Manager or Branch Director experience in builders merchants or construction supplies.
• Strong operational skills and experience in running a site.
• Ability to guide a team and assist in various business aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch operations and drive sales.
• Develop and execute strategic plans.
• Ensure P&L, stock, and service accountability.

Skills

Branch Management

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Construction Supplies Knowledge

P&L Accountability

Job description

Overview

Role: Branch Director / Branch Manager

Sector: Construction Materials / Building Supplies

Location: Oxford Area

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus bonus, plus car, plus benefits, Mon - Fri only.

Our client is a well-respected and long established distributor of construction supplies / building products. Their branch in the Oxford area requires a new Branch Director. This is a busy site and it needs someone to keep it going in the right direction.

This role requires a special someone - ideally a proven Branch Manager or Branch Director who must be currently working in the world of general builders merchants, timber merchants, insulation / drywall merchants or any specialist distributors of building materials / construction supplies to the Construction sector. Assistant Managers could be considered but only if they can demonstrate good and proven management experience.

The right person should have had success running a site along with a drive to always maximise potential. You will need the right blend of sales drive with strong operational skills and experience. A good all-rounder who can guide on all aspects of the business and assist the team where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Branch Management
• Strong commercial acumen
• Natural leader and people manager
• Working knowledge of the Construction Supplies / Building Materials / Builders Merchants sector
• P&L, stock and service accountability
• Strategic planning

Qualifications / Profile

• Ideally a proven Branch Manager or Branch Director who is currently working in the world of general builders merchants, timber merchants, insulation / drywall merchants or any specialist distributors of building materials / construction supplies to the Construction sector.
• Assistant Managers could be considered but only if they can demonstrate good and proven management experience.
• Experience running a site with a drive to maximise potential; blend of sales drive with strong operational skills and experience.
• Good all-rounder who can guide on all aspects of the business and assist the team where necessary.

Industry terms and related sectors included: Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Building Merchants, Builders Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Sheet materials, Insulation, dry lining, drywall. Recruiting: Sales Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Director, General Manager, Business Development, Key Account, Account Management, Assistant Managers, Timber Specialists.

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