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General Manager - Newry

Job description

Haldane Fisher are a leading timber and builder’s merchants and have a reputation for innovation and excellence within their field. The company believes in their people and strives to provide excellent and reliable service to their customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to join our dynamic team in Newry and progress their career within one of the largest independent, family-owned timber and builder’s merchants in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will have experience in operations, manufacturing and sales and have the confidence to lead and manage a 100+ team in sales and margin improvement whilst overseeing operations, manufacturing, and distribution focusing on revenue generation activities.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Coaching, leading and coordinating across our departments within the Newry branch to ensure excellent customer service, standards and compliance
  • Ensure the branch is performing to set KPI targets
  • Oversee continuous improvement projects
  • Support and lead the manufacturing team to achieve desired outputs
  • Develop the branch team to ensure objectives and targets are met and exceeded
  • Manage stock levels and ensure a high standard of quality throughout the ranges
  • Budget management
  • Ensure health and safety of the branch

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

  • Sales focused on generating revenue
  • Knowledge of building materials and their applications
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Able to lead and manage a team
  • An excellent communicator with mentoring skills
  • Experienced with systems and procedures
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficient in MS Office

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Monday 16th September 2024


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