BRANCH MANAGER BANGALORE

Saburi Plywood

Pune District

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Saburi Plywood in Pune seeks an experienced Branch Manager to lead the Pune branch, drive regional growth, and manage sales, operations, and dealer channels. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with dealers, architects, builders, and channel partners while ensuring cost control and stock optimization.

The ideal candidate should have 10–12 years in sales and business management with a background in plywood or building materials.

Qualifications

10–12 years of relevant experience in sales and business management.
Experience in handling branch operations, regional sales, or business units.
Experience in plywood/building materials preferred.
Strong channel sales and dealer management.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth.
Experience managing large teams and branch-level responsibilities.
Financial acumen with budgeting, profitability, and receivables management.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Good knowledge of Pune and Maharashtra markets.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute branch-level sales strategies to meet revenue, volume, and profitability targets.
Expand dealer, distributor, retailer, and institutional customer networks.
Oversee Pune branch operations and ensure coordination with accounts, logistics, and Head Office.
Monitor branch revenue, expenses, profitability, and efficiency.
Lead and develop sales and operations teams; set targets and review performance.
Monitor credit and receivables; manage budgets and forecasts.
Provide market insights, competitive analysis, and expansion strategies.

Skills

Branch operations & management

Sales strategy & business development

Plywood & building materials knowledge

Dealer & distributor network

Channel sales management

P&L management & budgeting

Revenue growth & profitability

Team leadership & performance

Inventory & stock management

Credit control & receivables

Market expansion & competitor analysis

MIS reporting & forecasting

Strategic planning & decision making

Job description

Job Description:

Job Overview

Saburi Plywood is looking for an experienced, strategic, and result-oriented Branch Manager to lead its Pune branch operations and drive regional business growth.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in sales leadership, branch operations, channel development, dealer and distributor management, and team handling. Candidates with prior experience in the plywood, laminates, wood panels, or building materials industry will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales & Business Development

Develop and execute branch-level sales strategies to achieve revenue, volume, and profitability targets.
Drive business expansion by developing new markets and strengthening existing territories.
Expand the dealer, distributor, retailer, and institutional customer network.
Build strong relationships with key dealers, architects, builders, contractors, and channel partners.
Identify new business opportunities and ensure consistent market penetration.

2. Branch Operations & Management

Oversee the overall functioning and day-to-day operations of the Pune branch.
Ensure smooth coordination between sales, accounts, logistics, dispatch, and Head Office.
Monitor branch-level revenue, expenses, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Ensure effective inventory management, stock availability, and timely order fulfilment.
Implement company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

3. Team Leadership & Performance Management

Lead, motivate, and manage the branch sales and operational teams.
Set individual and team targets and monitor performance regularly.
Conduct periodic performance reviews and provide guidance to team members.
Ensure optimum team productivity and accountability.

4. Financial & Business Control

Monitor branch profitability, operating expenses, and budgets.
Ensure timely payment collection and effective control over outstanding receivables.
Monitor dealer credit limits and payment commitments.
Prepare branch-level sales forecasts, MIS, and business performance reports.
Ensure proper coordination with the accounts team for financial documentation and reconciliation.

5. Market Intelligence & Strategy

Monitor competitor activities, pricing strategies, and market developments.
Identify opportunities for business growth and market expansion.
Develop strategies to improve brand visibility and market share.
Provide regular business updates and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

10–12 years of overall relevant professional experience, with substantial experience in sales and business management.
Prior experience in handling branch operations, regional sales, or business units.
Experience in the plywood or building materials industry will be strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of channel sales, distribution networks, and dealer management.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
Experience in managing large teams and handling branch-level responsibilities.
Strong financial acumen with knowledge of budgeting, profitability, and receivables management.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Good knowledge of the Pune and Maharashtra markets.

Key Skills