Building materials and DIY retail network across Germany with 110+ locations
BAUKING GmbH operates a multi-channel building materials and DIY distribution business across 110+ locations in Germany, serving over 1 million trade customers and several million retail visitors annually. The stack is entirely Microsoft enterprise (Office, 365, Azure, AD, Power BI) with network infrastructure (SD-WAN, SASE, VPN) and process-modeling tools (Signavio), reflecting a large, established retail-logistics operation. Hiring velocity is decelerating, but sales roles dominate (213 open positions), paired with active logistics and operations headcount — signaling focus on fulfillment and customer acquisition over technology expansion.
Notable leadership hires: Team Lead, Dispatch Lead, Department Head, Drywall Department Head
BAUKING GmbH is a leading distributor of building materials, timber, and hardware products operating through trade supply channels and hagebau DIY retail locations. Headquartered in Dortmund, the company operates a nationwide network of over 110 branches across Germany, Belgium, and France. The business serves three customer tiers: construction companies, trade contractors, and DIY consumers. Beyond product distribution, BAUKING offers ancillary services including equipment rental (tools, scaffolding, containers), financing, building consulting, insurance, and contractor referrals. The product range spans structural materials, roofing, facades, windows, doors, tiles, and landscaping supplies.
Over 110 branches across Germany, Belgium, and France, serving 1+ million registered trade customers and several million retail visitors annually through a combination of trade supply centers and hagebau DIY stores.
Microsoft enterprise stack (Office 365, Azure, Active Directory, Power BI) combined with network infrastructure (SD-WAN, SASE, VPN) and process modeling (Signavio). No adoption of new platforms or replacement initiatives identified.
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