Branch Manager - Builders Merchant

Elite Talent Hub; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Employee discounts

Parking available On-site

Family Friendly Leave benefits

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub LTD, a long-established Irish building supplies company, seeks a Branch Manager for the Cherry Orchard location in Leinster. You will take full responsibility for site operations, team leadership and commercial performance, overseeing sales, stock, service and staff management while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Key duties include leading branch sales growth, managing warehouse and stock control, and driving a collaborative, high-standard operation with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a branch or operational leadership role.
• Commercially minded with a track record of revenue growth.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow branch sales by developing opportunities and managing key accounts.
• Oversee daily branch operations including warehouse, shopfloor, stock control and customer service.
• Motivate and develop the team, fostering a performance-driven culture.
• Support on the sales floor when required and ensure top-tier customer experience.
• Collaborate with purchasing, logistics, IT, HR and finance to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor costs, drive savings initiatives and manage budgets.

Skills

Branch leadership

Operations management

Customer service

Team coaching

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Elite Talent Hub LTD is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients globally.

Our client, a long-established Irish building supplies company with a strong national footprint, is currently seeking a Branch Manager for their Cherry Orchard location. This branch plays a central role in the region and presents strong growth potential for the right individual.

The Role

The Branch Manager will take full responsibility for site operations, team leadership, and commercial performance. You’ll manage day-to-day activities across sales, stock, service, and staff management, ensuring the branch performs to a high standard while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow branch sales by developing new business opportunities and managing key accounts
• Oversee daily branch operations including warehouse, shopfloor, stock control, and customer service
• Motivate and develop the team, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture
• Support on the sales floor when required, ensuring top-tier customer experience
• Work with internal departments (purchasing, logistics, IT, HR, finance) to ensure smooth operations
• Monitor costs, implement savings initiatives, and manage budgets
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and safety compliance
• Collaborate with central marketing and retail teams to drive branch visibility
• Manage customer accounts in partnership with the Credit Control team
• Represent the branch in internal meetings and local engagement activities

About You

• Proven experience in a branch or operational leadership role, ideally in the construction, DIY, or builders merchants sector
• Commercially minded with a strong track record in driving revenue and customer satisfaction
• Excellent team leadership skills with the ability to coach and inspire staff
• Comfortable managing all aspects of branch operations independently
• Proactive and organised, with strong communication and IT system proficiency

Benefits Include

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discounts
• Parking available On-site
• Family Friendly Leave benefits

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