Branch Manager

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

As Branch Manager you will report to the Area Operations Manager and will be accountable for the commercial performance of the Goresbridge Branch and its impact on the communities it serves. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the branch including sales, resourcing, inventory management, merchandising, health & safety and maintaining the retail excellence standards defined for the Agribusiness branch network. You will also be responsible for collaborating with the Business Managers in your area to drive cross-channel performance by delivering the highest standards of solutions and services to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Developing future sales strategy for the site to ensure that operating profit is exceeded on an annual basis
• Managing the branch in line with set annual budgets
• Developing customer relationships and providing superior customer service
• Growing sales across all our product ranges in Agri and Retail
• Managing the day-to-day operations, people, and costs
• Ensuring efficient and timely stock management
• Ensuring the branch presentation is to the highest retail standards
• Managing all stakeholders’ incl. internal and external stakeholders, local advisory committees etc.
• Adhering fully to all Tirlán policies, processes and procedures
• Living the Tirlán Values on a daily basis

Requirements

• A professional qualification in Agriculture or a related discipline
• A strong and wide knowledge of all Agri sectors
• An excellent understanding of retail standards and keen interest in this area
• Strong knowledge of computer systems- SAP, EPOS and Microsoft Office

Desired Skills

• Ability to multitask and to consistently deliver high standard quality work in a busy environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• A friendly outgoing personality, excellent customer service skills and ambition to deliver beyond customers’ expectation
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Excellent teamwork skills as well ability to work on own initiative

About us

Formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, we are now Tirlán.

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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