Merchandiser

Grafton Group; Dublin; In loco; EUR 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Company car

Laptop & phone

Pension & staff discount

GAI qualification support

Progression opportunities

Private Health Care

Sick Pay Scheme

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension Scheme

Colleague Saving Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Colleague Discount

Educational Assistance

Wellness initiatives

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Grafton Group is seeking a commercially minded Merchandiser to support the development and presentation of our architectural ironmongery range across Ireland. This hybrid role blends visual merchandising, range management and light technical specification, ensuring products are well-positioned for trade and end-users.

You will manage in-store presentation, coordinate range reviews, and assist clients with selections balancing aesthetics, compliance and value.

Competenze

• Background in merchandising, category management, or product coordination in hardware/building materials.
• Understanding of architectural ironmongery ranges such as locks, hinges, handles and door furniture.
• Commercially focused with strong product presentation and visual merchandising skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and holds a valid driving licence.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain retail and trade merchandising plans for ironmongery displays.
• Label, price, and present products; create planograms and layout guides with internal teams.
• Manage product lifecycle from introduction to discontinuation; support promotions and campaigns.
• Advise customers and colleagues on suitable ironmongery solutions and ensure stock quality.
• Collaborate with Category, Buying, Marketing and Technical teams; participate in training and events.

Conoscenze

Merchandising

Category management

Product coordination

MS Office

Full clean driver's license

Strumenti

MS Office

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Job Title: Merchandiser – Architectural Ironmongery

Location:

Nationwide Coverage -Head office / Warehouse from Dublin Location.

Reports To:

Category Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for a commercially minded and design-savvy Merchandiser to support the development and presentation of our architectural ironmongery range across multiple retail and trade channels across the Republic of Ireland. This hybrid role combines visual merchandising, range management, and light technical specification, ensuring our ironmongery products are well-positioned for both trade and end-user markets.

The successful candidate will manage product presentation in-store, coordinate range reviews, and assist clients with product selections that balance aesthetics, compliance and commercial value.

Role will involve training in Dublin 8 and other group business initially before covering other customers in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchandising & Commercial Strategy

• Develop and maintain retail and trade counter merchandising plans for ironmongery displays.
• Ensure products are properly labelled and priced.
• Work with the Category and Property team to produce planograms, layout guides, and visual merchandising assets for stores and showrooms.
• Manage the product lifecycle — from introduction and presentation to discontinuation.
• Support marketing with promotional campaigns, catalogues, and digital content.
• Use information from Head Office and Manager to review sales and margin performance to optimise product mix and range depth.

Product Specification & Client Support

• Advise customers, contractors, and sales reps on suitable ironmongery solutions for common applications.
• Liaise with Category team to ensure commercial viability, stock availability, and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Category, buying, marketing, and technical specification teams to align commercial and compliance goals.
• Deliver internal product knowledge and merchandising training sessions.
• Support at trade shows, showroom events, and supplier demonstrations.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Background in merchandising, category management, or product coordination (preferably in building materials or hardware).
• Understanding of architectural ironmongery ranges (locks, hinges, handles, door furniture).
• Commercially focused with excellent product presentation and visual merchandising skills.
• Competent in Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Full clean driver's license

Desirable:

• Experience in retail or trade sales environments (ironmongery, DIY, or construction).
• Ability to prepare basic ironmongery schedules or door set proposals for smaller projects
• Awareness of GAI (Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) standards.
• Basic technical understanding of ironmongery compliance (fire ratings, accessibility).

Personal Attributes:

• Commercially astute and visually creative.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with an eye for detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and positive attitude.
• Ability to think outside the box and use own initiative.

Package:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company car
• Laptop & phone
• Pension & staff discount
• Full Training and GAI qualification support
• Progression opportunities into category team or specification roles
• 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

Contract Type:

• Permanent full time
• Full time 41-hour contract
• Working week Monday to Thursday (8-5), Friday 8-3:30.