**Join the Hardware Association Team**
Chadwicks Group, a part of Grafton Group Plc, is a leading builder's merchant in Ireland. With a strong presence through our Builders Merchants division, we operate under main brands including Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telfords.
We have expanded through organic growth and acquisitions to include brands like Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech, and Rooney's Hardware.
Position: Trade Sales Advisor
Main Responsibilities:
* BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH CUSTOMERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS AND SUPPLY THE CORRECT PRODUCTS.
* IDENTIFY SALES OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE ADVICE AND SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE PROFITABLE SALES AND MARGINS.
* Achieve sales and margin targets.
* Maintain a clean and well-merchandised counter area in line with company policy.
* FOLLOW COMPANY POLICIES WHEN PRODUCING SALES-RELATED PAPERWORK.
* MANAGE THE RE-ORDERING AND STOCK LEVELS OF SELECTED PRODUCT LINES WITHIN THE PLUMBING AND HEATING DEPARTMENT.
* Liaise with suppliers as needed.
* SUPPORT THE BRANCH MANAGER AND COLLEAGUES TO ENSURE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE BRANCH OPERATIONS.
* Maintain a tidy working environment in line with health and safety guidelines.
* SAFEGUARD AGAINST THEFT BY BEING SECURITY CONSCIOUS AT ALL TIMES.
Requirements:
Desirable Qualities:
* Prior experience in a busy builder providers is preferable.
* A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales and margin targets.
* Good knowledge of Plumbing & Heating products is a distinct advantage.
* Prior sales experience is an advantage.
* IT literacy.
Essential Skills:
* Effective team working.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Flexibility and willingness to learn.
* DYNAMIC, MOTIVATED, AND DRIVEN TO ACHIEVE TARGETS.
* EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
Benefits:
* Competitive basic salary.
* Private healthcare.
* Sick pay scheme.
* Paid maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension scheme.
* Colleague saving scheme.
* Profit share scheme.
* Colleague discount.
* Educational assistance.
* Wellness initiatives.