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Client:
Grafton Group plc
Location:
Coolock, Dublin 17, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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113
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
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 has 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.
As Sales Representative at Chadwicks Coolock, you are responsible for generating building material sales, managing customer relationships and construction-related activity with key customers within a geographical area to achieve company objectives as directed by the Regional Director.
Knowledge & Experience
* At least two years’ proven building materials sales experience within the construction industry i.e., similar role in a builders merchants or construction related company and/or B to B selling in the construction industry
* Excellent knowledge of all building material products, existing and upcoming products
* Proven experience of dealing with building contractors and specifiers
* Third level qualification in construction or business-related discipline is highly desirable
Key Responsibilities
* Engage key strategic customers and potential contractors in-line with customer relationship management framework guidelines and technical offerings to build strong relationships to gain maximum market advantage.
* Promote the Company’s building material products and services by regularly visiting and otherwise contacting customers (based on company guidelines and customer classification)
* Upselling additional brands such as Sam Hire and Plumb Centre
* Preparing quotations for customers
* Preparing Account Plans to meet sales targets and maintain or develop the relationship with customers
* Ensuring payment terms are adhered to as per customer contract
* Responsible for the commercial management of project management activity, working collaboratively to ensure maximum commercial advantage and commitment achieved from technical resource and project specifications.
* Support the Company’s common goals by working with team members, cross-functional working with other teams/functions and pro-actively participating/delivering on commitments
* Adhere to Company reporting procedure/commercial admin systems, offering appropriate feedback and information. Typical activities include:
* Plan each visit and record a visit report as appropriate
* Enrich the customer database with sales information collected from the field.
* Be responsible for safety aspects for self and others.
* Manage claims for products or services performance issues in-line with Company guidelines.
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Effective team working and networking skills
* Commercial awareness and numeracy skills
* Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
* Strong sales and negotiation skills
* 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
* IT literacy and the ability to handle analytical data
Key Relationships
* Branch employees
* Branch Manager
* Regional Director
* Head Office team
Contract Type
* Permanent
* Full-time 39 hour contract
* Working week Monday to Friday
Our Benefits Include
* Competitive Basic Salary
* Commission Pay
* Fully expensed Company vehicle
* Private Health Care
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
* Pension Scheme
* Colleague Saving Scheme
* Profit Share Scheme
* Colleague Discount
‘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 colleague's 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.
This role is known as Plumbing Sales Manager, Trades Sales Manager, Area Manager.
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