Branch Manager

Job Type

Permanent

Category

Management

Business

PlaceMakers

Location

Auckland

Job Reference

42145

Posted Date

15-Dec-2025

Closing Date

12-Jan-2026

Leadership, impact, and a better view, this role offers all three. Step into an established branch and lead a team positioned for growth in one of Auckland's fasted growing North Shore hubs offering the perfect blend of city access and coastal lifestyle. As Branch Manager of PlaceMakers Albany you'll be hands-on, as this role isn't about sitting back and overseeing; it's about leading from the ground up, making smart calls, and building a branch culture that nails the basics. As the key link connecting our people and our Trade Customers, across everything from daily operations to bottom-line results. You'll provide direction, support, and inspiration to your team, drive sales and deliver results. You'll know when to step in, when to delegate, and when to challenge the status quo making decisions that shape the day and deliver on what we promise.

• Drive team structure, safety, and performance through smart hiring, clear expectations, and strong leadership
• Maximise sales through effective promotions, accurate pricing, strong product presentation, and confident, trade customer-focused selling
• Manage stock accuracy, product availability, and delivery coordination to support sales and margin targets
• Analyse and monitor financial and operational costings to report on sales performance, cost recovery, and loss reduction, contributing to accurate budget forecasts and financial planning
• Manage operational costs and sales targets to ensure the branch is running profitably and performing in line with financial expectations
• Build strong relationships with our Trade Customers by understanding their realities and challenges, making a difference through a one-stop shop and a team of trusted advisors committed 100% to exceptional service making things easier and always delivering on what is promised
• Collaborate across branches, regional leadership, and cross-functional teams to align on strategy, share expertise, and deliver efficient, business-wide solutions

This is a permanent full-time role offering 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, with business-critical on-call responsibilities as required.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you'll be a natural leader who sees the bigger picture understanding the needs and motivations of your team, trade customers, and stakeholders, building trust, and aligning toward shared goals. You'll have a passion for developing others and ability to influence, empower, and drive success.

• Proven leadership and operations experience in a comparable management role within a Trade focused environment
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving business growth and achieving sales targets and committed to delivering great service
• Analytical and solutions-focused, skilled in identifying opportunities and driving initiatives to deliver practical, commercially driven results
• Strong knowledge of building materials and a solid understanding of construction processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working across multiple systems
• Practical and hands-on, leading from within the team and being actively involved to provide support whether that's jumping on a forklift or visiting a job site
• Full NZ Class 1 drivers' licence is a must

Our Benefits

• Competitive base salary, incentive scheme and tools of the trade
• Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
• Staff buying privileges, company benefits for you & your family, Employee Education Fund
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Notice: Our Talent Acquisition Team will be on leave over the holiday season; during this time there will be a delay in responding to applications. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will aim to respond promptly in upon our return in the New Year