Regional Manager – Building Merchant, Kildare

Area Manager – Leinster Builders’ Merchants / Hardware Retail

Our client, a leading Irish hardware and builders’ merchants retail group is seeking to recruit an experienced Area Manager / Regional Manager to join the Retail Sales and Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Building Merchant retail professional to oversee the performance and development of multiple branches across the Leinster Region.

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Operations, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving regional growth, operational excellence, and strong member relationships. This position requires a strategic and hands-on leader with strong commercial acumen and experience within the builders’ merchants, hardware, or construction-related retail sector.

Key Responsibilities for the job of Area Manager / Regional Manager

Develop and implement regional sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets Support and guide members to maximise commercial performance and operational standards Identify market opportunities and adapt strategies to remain competitive Build strong relationships with members, suppliers, and key stakeholders Act as the main point of contact between the group and its members Work collaboratively with internal departments to support business growth Identify and attract potential new members within the region Support initiatives to expand market share and strengthen the brand presence

Key Requirements for the job of Area Manager / Regional Manager

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior sales or leadership role, within builders’ merchants, hardware, or construction-related retail essential Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the builders’ merchants sector Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic sales plans Strong leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make commercially sound decisions Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

Package

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives Pension contribution and income protection Fully expensed vehicle or car allowance Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to join a progressive and growing organisation with strong career development potential