Brooks has been an institution in the Irish construction industry since its inception in the late 1700's to today and are recognised as one of the leading Timber and builders' merchant in the Republic of Ireland. Brooks has grown by developing a product offering in harmony with customer needs and by its customer-focused approach.Following the acquisition of the Brooks Group by the Murdock Builders Merchants Group in August 2021, the Group now operates from a combined 25 locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and is now the 2nd largest builders merchanting group on the island of Ireland.We value both our customers and our employees and our business is built on offering consistently excellent customer service by well-trained and knowledgeable staff.Assistant Branch Manager - SandyfordAs an Assistant Branch Manager you will work closely with the Branch Manager to continue driving the development of the branch business plan in order to achieve revenue, profit, margin, customer service and safety goals. You will be the main point of contact for all of the daily functions within the branch including the retail department, generating a culture of continued improvement through performance coaching and leading by example in terms of commitment, enthusiasm and drive. The successful candidate will bring a motivated and dynamic approach to the role, you will provide leadership & guidance whilst assisting the Branch Manager with the people management agenda.Role Responsibilities:Work closely with the Branch Manager to assist in driving the development of the BranchEnsure that standards are met for service excellenceImprove the performance of the Branch across a number of key performance measuresHave an understanding of accounting practicesCash office managementMaintain customer & branch contracts/pricing structuresOversee management of Aged Stock & special itemsSupport the stock control departmentProvide leadership in resolving supplier or customer queries as requiredManage branch record keepingCompetent in all branch support activities, e.g., till, reception, goods inwards, ordering, etc., in order to provide short term & immediate back-up when required & act as an advisor when necessaryEnsure all obligatory record keeping is maintained, escalate & follow problems as necessaryGenerate a culture of continued improvement through performance coaching and leading by example in terms of commitment, enthusiasm and driveEnsuring that all policies, procedures and controls are followed at all timesEnsuring that the branch provide a friendly open and enthusiastic customer service both in person and on the phoneOversee and manage all operations within the retail departmentThe 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:Commercially AstuteExcellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with a keen attention to detail and superb organisational skillsThis person must present a professional presencePeople management skills,Enjoy working with people, strong ability to negotiate obstacles and focus on key issues and make well-judged decisionsBe flexible and self - motivatedFull competence with standard software packages, including MS Word and ExcelThird level degree in a commercial discipline is desirable but not essentialEssential Competencies:Be customer focused and retail awareMaintain discretion & confidentiality at all timesAbility to work on own initiative.Effective team working and networking skillsAn enthusiastic, motivated & hardworking team player.Strong communication skills, both written and verbalThe flexibility and willingness to learnProblem SolvingDynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targetsExcellent organisation and attention to detailTo enjoy working with peopleTact and diplomacyKey Relationships:Branch ColleaguesBranch ManagerRegional DirectorHead Office teamSales RepresentativeCustomers & SuppliersBenefitsCompany Pension SchemeCompetitive SalaryStaff TrainingStaff DiscountLong Service Leave and RecognitionClosing date: Friday 24th October 2025Job Type: Full-timeExperience:Building Supplies Assistant Manager/Supervisor: 1 year (required)Work Location: In person