Commercial Manager- EWI Division

Grafton Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Car Allowance

Private Health Care

Pension Scheme

Educational Assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Chadwick's Group in Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the Chadwick's EWI division, overseeing sales, margins, safety and service while coordinating with national sales teams.

The role demands strong commercial acumen, people management and the ability to drive growth in a fast-paced environment. A proactive leader will partner with senior management to implement strategic plans and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Familiarity with EWI (external wall insulation).
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient IT skills, especially Microsoft Suite.
• People management experience.
• Problem solving and decisive thinking.
• Ability to think laterally and offer creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Chadwick's EWI business.
• Achieve sales and margin targets.
• Maintain Health & Safety awareness and compliance.
• Ensure staff and customer safety.
• Manage key accounts through stakeholder engagement.
• Drive growth through efficient working practices.
• Maintain high customer service standards.
• Ensure staff are trained to deal with customers.
• Manage equipment and conduct regular stock checks.
• Develop and implement EWI/retrofit strategic plans with senior management.
• Collaborate with national sales teams.
• Ensure policies are implemented across the business.

Skills

High-paced environment

Familiarity with EWI

Commercial acumen

Sales targets

Communication skills

MS Office

People management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Commercial Manager – EWI Division

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwick's 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 Chadwick's, 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.

Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Familiarity with EWI.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
• Ability to reach and exceed sales targets.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal & external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient I.T. skills required on Microsoft suite is essential.
• People management experience.
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Chadwick's EWI business.
• Sales & margin targets.
• Health & Safety Awareness - ensure that Company Health & Safety Regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Be responsible for the safety of staff and customers.
• Manage key accounts through stakeholder engagement
• Drive business growth through efficient ways of working
• Maintain a high customer service standard ensuring all customers are dealt with in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained to deal with customers.
• Be responsible for all equipment and carry out regular stock checks.
• Take responsibility, as requested, for the development and implementation of EWI/retrofit strategic and business plan, involving regular consultation with Senior Management.
• Work closely with National sales teams
• Ensure all company policies are implemented accordingly.

Essential Competencies

• Target driven with ability to think strategically.
• People management skills and experience
• The ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, drive, enthusiasm, and flair, combined with resilience.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills,and ability to work within fast paced team.
• The flexibility and willingness to learn.
• The ability to implement change.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic planner

Team & Budget/KPIs

• Team Size – 7
• Budget/KPI Responsibility

Contract Type

• Permanent full time
• Full time 39-hour contract
• Working week, Monday to Friday

Our Benefits Include

• Level 4 Role
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• 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.