Trade Sales Advisor - Hire Department - Coolock, Dublin 17

Trade Sales Advisor - Hire Department - Coolock, Dublin 17

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.

Principle Objective

As Hire Trade Sales Advisor you will manage all aspects of the hire sales operation in your branch. Key to the role is driving sales of hire products, developing new business and servicing our existing customer base while also ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. 

Knowledge & Experience

• Hire industry experience desirable
• Ability to reach and exceed sales targets 
• Health and Safety compliance experience 
• People management experience desirable 

Key Responsibilities

• Sales and margin targets 
• Health & Safety Awareness - ensure that Company Health & Safety Regulations are strictly adhered to 
• Be responsible for the safety of staff and customers 
• Department development 
• Maintain a high customer service standard ensuring all customers are dealt with in an efficient and effective manner
•  Be responsible for all equipment and carry out regular stock checks
• Take responsibility, as requested, for the development and implementation of Sam strategic and business plan, involving regular consultation with Senior Management 
• Responsible for the upkeep of their Shop & Warehouse
• Ensure all company policies are implemented accordingly 
• Test and run for small tool fleet ( pat test ) 
• Maintenance and light repair on small tool fleet

Essential Competencies

• Ability to prioritise workload 
• Effective team working and networking skills 
•  Commercial awareness and numeracy skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills 
•  Strong sales skills and negotiation skills 
• The flexibility and willingness to learn 
• Target driven with the ability to think strategically 
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
• Negotiation and analytical skills 
• A positive attitude 
•  IT literacy and the ability to handle analytical data 

Contract Type

• Permanent
• Full time 39 hour contract
• Working week Monday to Friday,  may be required to take part in the Saturday roster
• Location: Coolock Branch - Dublin 17

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes.  Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties