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About Dairygold
Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd is Ireland's largest farmer-owned co-operative, with headquarters in Mitchelstown, Cork. It processes 1.48 billion litres of milk annually, with an turnover of 1.65 billion EURO. The society operates across three divisions: food ingredients, agri-business, and retail, supporting farmers and businesses worldwide.
Location: Lombardstown, Mallow, Co, Cork.
Dairygold invites applications for the Practical Gardening Coordinator position, reporting to the Retail Lead Buyer. The role involves working with the Buying Team at Lombardstown HQ, visiting suppliers, stores, trade shows, and meetings. The focus is on contributing to growth, achieving budgets, and executing category initiatives in Practical Gardening.
Responsibilities
* Customer Focus: Manage promotional calendars, support seed and bulb planning, develop plant ranges for seasonal sales, monitor stock levels, and oversee ecommerce offerings.
* Driving for Results: Develop sales opportunities with EU growers, coordinate plant requirements for stores, maximize supplier support, and track sales, margin, and stock performance.
* People: Communicate effectively with stores, suppliers, and internal teams; participate in performance reviews and marketing collaborations.
* Processes: Ensure product quality, procure garden accessories, manage purchase orders, and maintain product catalogues and website data.
Ideal Candidate
* Relevant experience and qualifications in purchasing or business administration.
* Knowledge of garden plants and seasonal trends.
* Proficiency in MS Office and business intelligence tools.
* Experience in agriculture or retail, excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
* Customer-focused with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Self-motivated, flexible, and influential across organizational levels.
What We Offer
* Participation in Our Strategy Our Future 2030, with growth investments.
* Challenging career with training and development.
* Competitive wages, bonus schemes, pension, healthcare contributions, and other benefits.
* Work-life balance with hybrid working options, paid leave, and wellbeing initiatives.
* A supportive, inclusive culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and innovation.
Dairygold is committed to an inclusive environment and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. Join us and start your rewarding journey today.
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