Branch Manager

Golden Link Talent Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Link Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Branch Manager for a large Western Cape branch. You will lead operations, sales, stock, and customer relations with full P&L accountability, guiding a team of about 58 employees.

The role demands strategic sales leadership and strong product knowledge in steel and industrial materials. The position emphasizes managing margins, expenses, and stock integrity while driving service delivery and growth in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' management experience.
• Minimum 3 years' retail and floor sales experience.
• Proven P&L ownership beyond turnover.
• Experience in steel, pipes, hardware or industrial distribution.
• Strong knowledge of steel sections, tubes and fittings.
• Syspro experience is essential and ERP exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full day‑to‑day management and performance of the branch.
• Manage sales, gross margins, OPEX and overall P&L.
• Lead a large team across multiple functions (sales, warehousing, distribution).
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships with contractors, mines and resellers.
• Plan stock controls, debtors, credit control and stocktakes.

Skills

Management experience

Retail sales

P&L ownership

Team leadership

Numerical skills

Stock management

Tools

Syspro

ERP

Job description

Branch Manager – Steel & Industrial Distribution

Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Branch Manager to take full responsibility for the successful operation and growth of a large branch in the Western Cape.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with full P&L accountability, responsibility for sales and margins, stock management, operations, customer relationships and a team of approximately 58 employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day management and performance of the branch
• Manage sales, gross margins, OPEX and overall P&L performance
• Lead and manage a large team across sales, warehousing, distribution, transport, administration and customer service
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships, including contractors, engineering firms, mines and resellers
• Identify new markets, products and business opportunities
• Manage branch debtors and ensure effective credit control
• Maintain strong stock integrity, including stock levels, ageing, shrinkage, cutting waste and working capital
• Plan, execute and manage stocktakes, cycle counts and reconciliations
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Ensure compliance with OHS requirements and internal policies and procedures
• Drive productivity, service delivery and achievement of sales targets
• Read, understand and report on management and financial reports
• Build, motivate and develop a high‑performing team while maintaining discipline and accountability

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' management experience
• Minimum 3 years' retail and floor sales experience
• Proven experience managing a branch, depot or trade counter
• Demonstrable P&L ownership, not only turnover responsibility
• Experience within steel, pipes and fittings, hardware, building materials or industrial distribution
• Strong product knowledge across steel sections, tube, pipes, fittings, valves and related products
• Syspro experience is essential
• Strong understanding of sales, procurement, inventory, warehousing, fleet and financial management
• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and planning ability
• Strong numerical and computer skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong personality with the ability to lead, manage and hold a large team accountable

Advantageous

• Multi-site management experience
• Service centre experience, including profiling, cutting and bending
• Existing Western Cape industrial network
• Experience working with contractors, engineering companies, mines or resellers
• ERP experience

Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 17:00

Saturdays & Public Holidays: 08:00 – 13:00, according to a roster system.

If you are an experienced Branch Manager with strong steel/industrial product knowledge, P&L experience and a proven track record of leading a large operation, we would love to hear from you.