Job offer : Branch Manager M/F

Within a major player in materials trading that has been supporting building professionals, artisans, manufacturers, and local authorities for many years, you will take overall management of a profit center. You will steer the activity under the responsibility of the Regional Management and supervise a multidisciplinary team (sales representatives, warehouse staff, sales administration). You will evolve in a stimulating environment where commercial performance and operational excellence are at the heart of the branch project.

Your main missions/responsibilities will be as follows

• Define and deploy the commercial strategy in the sector to develop and retain a portfolio of professional clients.

• Manage, lead, and support the branch team on a daily basis to develop skills and inter-departmental synergy.

• Manage the profit and loss (P&L) account to ensure the achievement of turnover, margin, profitability, and customer credit objectives.

• Optimize stock management, supplies, and logistics flows to ensure optimal product availability.

• Ensure the quality of customer service, partner satisfaction, and strict compliance with internal procedures.

• Guarantee the strict application of safety rules, prevention, and regulations in force at the branch.

• Represent the company in the Grand Est region and develop relationships with economic actors and local partners.

We are looking above all for an engaged personality and a results-oriented managerial profile. Rich backgrounds from B2B or the specialized distribution sector are highly valued.

Experience and Education

• Higher education in Commerce, Management, or Building / Public Works.

• Proven successful experience in managing a profit center, ideally acquired in the materials trading sector or a similar B2B environment.

Technical Skills

• Proven mastery of financial management indicators and P&L management.

• Solid skills in B2B sales negotiation techniques and asset management (stocks, customer receivables).

• Good knowledge of building and construction products and markets (a major asset).

Behavioral Skills

• Natural leadership and proven ability to unite and lead a multidisciplinary team.

• Keen sense of customer service, commercial acumen, and results culture.

• Autonomy, rigor, excellent organizational and anticipation skills.

Travel to be expected

• Regular local travel to be expected in the Grand Est sector (client and partner visits).

Proposed Conditions

• Remuneration: Gross annual package of 61K€ to 75K€ (including fixed salary between 51K€ and 65K€ depending on experience + annual variable of 10K€).

• Telework: Not applicable (operational site management position).

• Benefits: Advantage card / company card for preferential rates on group brands, Company Savings Plan (PEE), company health insurance, and provident scheme.