Overview
This is a full-time, permanent position based in South West Cork. The client is a leading farm and garden machinery dealership with operations across multiple branches. Following the construction of a new branch, they are recruiting an Operations Manager to join the team and drive machinery and dealership operations while progressing their career.
Job Details
Job Title: Branch Manager
Reports To: Managing Director
Location: South West of Cork City
Position Type: Permanent & Full Time
Environment: Office based
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 17:30; Saturday mornings on rotation
Key Responsibilities
* Sales: Develop sales opportunities in conjunction with the branch's salespeople, the sales team and suppliers' sales representatives.
* Aftersales: Ensure excellent customer service through efficient stores, service desk and workshop operations.
* Financial: Take ownership of financial objectives – sales targets, margin, expense management, profit, stock turns, stock losses, stock obsolescence, credit control, etc.
* HR: Management, training & development of branch staff; Recruitment of new staff; implementation of company personnel procedures; Attend to any onsite HR issues (in conjunction with the managing director and company secretary as required).
* Marketing: Lead the development and execution of a marketing activity calendar for the branch; Promote the branch's business and capabilities through open days, attendance at shows and by providing material for posts.
* Site Management: Maintain a well presented and secure facility; Ensure maintenance of branch assets; Ensure branch administration is attended to.
* Health and Safety: Ensure procedures and facilities safeguard employees and branch visitors; Ensure compliance with legislation.
* Management Committee: Participate in the company's direction and management in representing the branch on the company's management committee; Be the default point of contact for colleagues on any branch specific matters.
Candidate Requirements
* A motivated personality setting high standards for him/herself and others.
* A customer service orientation founded in a long-term business development outlook.
* Proven leadership skills.
* Communicates and conducts professionally.
* IT competency.
* Experience of a people management role in a sales/profit driven business is required.
* In particular, experience of leading the sales, parts or service function in a machinery or vehicle dealership is preferred.
* Experience in the agricultural and/or hardware industries an advantage.
* Financial awareness an advantage.