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Branch Manager - Brooks Cork

Reporting to the regional director the branch manager should be a self-motivated and results-driven manager who can direct and manage Brooks Cork's growing business in the Munster region and implement effective programs to drive profitable growth. The branch manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the store and instrumental in the development and implementation of strategy for growth. The manager should embrace the entrepreneurial ethos: cultivating lasting connections and sustainable growth.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily business operations and manage the team ensuring clear targets and objectives are defined and met regularly.
• Responsible for working with and maintaining the existing portfolio of customers while continuing to seek new opportunities to increase our market share
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs.
• Identify new opportunities to develop and grow the business
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety ensuring the implementation rules, policies and procedures.

 

The above Job Description provides a comprehensive list of the main responsibilities of this role but it is not intended to be exhaustive as the job role will evolve and additional responsibilities will become part of it as time goes on.   You may not be involved in carrying out all of the listed duties at all times but your line manager will keep you informed of what your responsibilities are at any given time.

 

Knowledge and Experience Required:

1. Significant experience in managing a team and strong leadership qualities.
2. Strong sales experience preferably in the building materials sector.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions.
5. Strong work ethic and highly organised.

 

Essential Competencies:

• Ability to priortise workload
• Effective team management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Strong sales skills
• IT literacy and the ability to handle analytical data
• The flexibility and willingness to learn
• Enjoys working with people
• The ability to manage change
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

 

Key Relationships:

• Regional Director
• Commercial Team
• Brooks Support Office

 

Key Performance Measures:

• Sales
• Gross Margin Profit % and €
• Operating profit % and €
• Stockholding
• Customer satisfaction
• Delivery against HSSE metrics
• Colleague engagement
• Operational productivity and performance

 

Closing date:  Friday 10th May 2024

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Branch Transport Co-ordinator/Internal Sales - Brooks Glasnevin, Dublin

Our branch in Glasnevin is now seeking to recruit a Branch Transport Co-ordinator/Internal Sales to organise the Haulage within the branch.  The postholder will also be expected to carry out Internal Sales duties on a relief basis within the branch.    This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and experience whilst providing excellent customer service in the Glasnevin branch.

 

This role will include:

• Managing the day to day running of haulage in the branch.
• Co-ordinating multi drop deliveries for the lorries in the branch.
• Liaising with customers regarding delivery of timber and products.
• Admin duties associated with the Haulage.
• Covering Internal Sales/Trade Counter duties on a relief basis to include the efficient processing of customer orders and queries
• Supporting and liaising with our External Sales Representatives to ensure that customer quotations and orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

 

Criteria:

• Experience of working with Logistics
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to think logically
• Must have good teamwork skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Must have IT experience

 

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Competitive Salary
• Staff Training
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition
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Closing date:  Friday 3^rd May 2024

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]