Branch Manager

Golden Link Talent Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Link Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Branch Manager to run a large Western Cape branch with full P&L accountability. You will oversee sales, margins, stock integrity, and operations, leading a ~58‑person team across sales, warehousing, distribution, transport, and admin.

Emphasis on strong product knowledge and strategic growth opportunities. The role requires 5+ years in management and 3+ years in retail/sales, with proven experience managing a branch and driving profitability in

Qualifications

• 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.

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 multiple functions.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships with contractors, engineering firms, mines and resellers.
• Identify new markets, products and business opportunities.
• Maintain stock integrity, including stock levels, ageing, shrinkage and working capital.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic thinking

Sales management

Team leadership

Tools

ERP experience

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 controlMaintain 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 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
• 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

• Service centre experience, including profiling, cutting and bending
• 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.