Trade Sales Advisor

Trade Sales Advisor - Thomas Street - Dublin
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 Sales Advisor in our ChadwicksThomas Street location 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 providers essential
A proven track record of achieving and exceeding both sales and margin targets
Good knowledge of Building Material products
Previous sales experience an advantage
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
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
Ensure a tidy working environment at all times in line with health and safety guidelines
Actively safeguard against theft of company goods or property by being security conscious at all times
Perform any other duties as may be deemed necessary or as may be required by the company
Essential Competencies
Effective team working
Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
The flexibility and willingness to learn
To enjoy working with people
Tact and diplomacy
Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Key Relationships
Department Colleagues
Department Manager
Managing Director
Support Office Team
Sales Representatives
Customers & Suppliers
Contract Type
Permanent - Full Time
Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster
Location - Thomas Street, Dublin
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
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: The 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 employee's responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes.
Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by The Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.
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