Trade Counter Assistant- Rooney's Hardware, Kell's, Meath, A82 P9H0
Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech and Rooney's Hardware.
Principle Objective
The role of Trade Sales Advisor is to provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly and dependable service whilst at the same time optimising branch sales and gross profit, promote the company's products and services in a professional manner and deliver a superior standard of customer care to our existing customers.
Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience working in a busy builder provider preferable
A proven track record of achieving and exceeding both sales and margin targets
Sales experience selling a broad range of products
IT Literacy
Key Responsibilities
Build effective working relationships with customers, in order to understand their requirements thus ensuring that the correct products are supplied
Use initiative to identify sales opportunities and offer advice and solutions to customers, thus maximising profitable sales and margin
Achieve Sales & margin targets
Maintain a clean and effectively merchandised counter area in line with company policy
Ensure that company policies are followed at all times when producing paperwork associated with sales
Responsible for the re-order of selected product lines and also ensuring that stock levels of selected product lines within the relevant department i.e. Plumbing, Timber, Steel and Ironmongery are maintained at appropriate levels
Liaise with suppliers where necessary
Support the Branch Manager and colleagues in working as a team to ensure the branch operates efficiently and effectively within company policy
Always ensure a tidy working environment in line with health and safety guidelines
Essential Competencies
Effective team working
Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
The flexibility and willingness to learn
Tact and diplomacy
Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Contract Type
Permanent
Full time 45.5 hour contract
Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster
Our Benefits Include
Competitive Basic Salary
Private Health Care
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Pension Scheme
Colleague Saving Scheme
Profit Share Scheme
Colleague Discount
Educational Assistance
Wellness initiatives
At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
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