Branch Manager – Waikato

We’re looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Hamilton operation. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong customer relationships while delivering commercial results. Your background will highlight your sales leadership success rather than operational.

We’re interested in people who have successfully led teams and branches within industries such as construction, building supplies, timber, electrical, landscaping, civil, roofing, trade merchants, industrial distribution, hire equipment, or similar sectors.

If you’re someone who thrives on leading from the front, developing people, and growing a business, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As Branch Manager, you’ll have full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the branch, ensuring outstanding customer service, strong financial results, and a safe, positive workplace culture.

You’ll work closely with customers, shareholders, suppliers and your team to identify opportunities, grow sales, and strengthen relationships in the local market.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing branch team
• Driving sales growth, profitability and market share
• Building strong customer and supplier relationships
• Ensuring exceptional customer service standards are delivered every day
• Managing branch operations, inventory and pricing
• Overseeing health, safety and well being across the branch
• Planning and executing local promotions and business initiatives
• Managing branch assets and maintaining operational excellence
• Monitoring performance and reporting on key business metrics

About you

You’ll be a practical, commercially minded leader who enjoys being visible in the business and out in front of customers. You will need to lead from the front with energy and passion to bring the team on a journey of excellence!

You will bring:

• Previous branch, operations, depot, business unit or sales management experience
• A background within construction, building products, trade supply, industrial distribution or a related industry
• Strong commercial and financial acumen – reporting and P& experience
• Proven success leading teams and driving performance
• The ability to build lasting customer relationships
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• A customer-first mindset and a genuine passion for service
• High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism

Why join us?

• Lead an established and respected Waikato branch
• Work for a business with strong industry relationships and a loyal customer base
• Be trusted to make decisions and drive local success
• Join a values driven organisation that genuinely invests in its people
• Competitive salary package plus incentives
• Career development opportunities within a growing national business

Apply now

Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership experience and career achievements.

I’d love to chat, please call me for a confidential chat, Lisa Harkness, Managing Consultant on 022 060 6355.

NOTE to overseas enquiries and non‑NZ residents:

Whereas we welcome international enquiries, only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for interviews in New Zealand will be considered for advertised positions.

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We’re proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category. At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.