This is a rare opportunity to take full responsibility for a growing branch, shape its future, and make a visible impact early.

About the Role:

As Branch Manager in Nelson, you will lead a compact team and be fully accountable for the branch’s sales, profitability, operations, safety, and customer experience. You will drive revenue growth by proactively leading sales activity, building and expanding key customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities in the region. At the same time, you will manage the P&L, oversee daily operations, stock and inventory, and ensure high standards of health, safety, and service delivery.

This role is ideal for a commercially sharp, sales-focused leader who enjoys both winning business and running a tight, efficient operation. You will set the example in the field, coach and develop your team, and work closely with the Regional Manager and national support teams to unlock the branch’s real growth potential. You will be responsible for delivering on time, every time, while building Steel & Tube’s reputation as the trusted expert in the Nelson market.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the branch team, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture and developing capability in a dynamic team environment.
• Drive profitable sales growth by actively managing key accounts, securing new business, and promoting our full range of steel, fastenings, and related products.
• Take end-to-end ownership of the P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by understanding client needs, providing expert product advice, and ensuring reliable supply and project execution.
• Maintain rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while embodying our core values of United, Open, Trusted, Integrity, and Accountable.

About You:

You’re a motivated, sales-driven leader with proven experience successfully managing a branch or team in the steel, building products, or similar trade industry. You combine strong commercial acumen with the ability to run operations and a P&L, and you naturally motivate and develop others.

• Track record of growing sales and market share through proactive account management and relationship building
• Thrive in a hands-on environment, can translate complex requirements into clear actions for your team, and are committed to delivering results with integrity and a strong customer focus
• Previous experience in the steel or fastenings sector is highly advantageous, but we are also open to outstanding candidates from related industries who are eager to step up and prove themselves at Steel & Tube.

Why Steel & Tube:

S&T is a leader in the NZ steel sector with a 73-year history, with great career progression potential and a strong brand.

If you’re ready to lead, grow a branch, and deliver results, we want to hear from you. Apply now!