Sales Co-Ordinator - Midleton

Grafton Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension Scheme

Colleague Saving Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Colleague Discount

Educational Assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Chadwicks Group is seeking a Sales Coordinator to support the Branch Sales Representative, develop new business from the construction and RMI markets, promote our products, and deliver a superior level of customer service to existing customers. Based in our Cork region, the role is permanent and full‑time (39 hours) with Monday to Friday work and occasional Saturday roster.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of sales experience in building materials, strong communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ proven sales experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of building materials, timber, heating and plumbing products.
• Experience dealing with building contractors and specifiers; project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a superior standard of customer service to all customers.
• Build on existing relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Work on tenders for large and small deals in the public and private sector.
• Maximising sales and profitability for the company.
• Margin management.
• Develop and update knowledge of existing and new products within the market.
• Provide support for the current sales representative with a direct line for some of the larger customer accounts.
• Assist on counter when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tender support

Project coordination

Job description

About Us

Chadwicks Group and MacNaughton Blair are market leaders in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The core business comprises the Builders Merchants division which main brands include Chadwicks, MacBlair, Cork Builders Providers, Davies and Telfords along with our specialist product division including main brands such as HSS Hire, Proline, The Paneling Centre & Sitetech.

Principle Objective

The role of Sales Coordinator is to provide support to the Branch Sales Representative to develop new business from the construction & RMI markets, 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

• 3-5 Years proven sales experience within the construction industry
• Knowledge of all building materials, timber, heating & plumbing products
• Proven experience of dealing with building contractors and specifiers
• Project management experience an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a superior standard of customer service to all customers
• Build on existing relationships to encourage repeat business with customers
• Work on tenders for both large and small deals in the public and private sector as and when required
• Maximising sales and profitability for the company
• Margin Management
• Develop and update knowledge of existing and new products within the market
• Provide support for the current sales representative with a direct line for some of the larger customer accounts
• Assist on counter when needed

Essential Competencies

• Effective team working and networking skills
• 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
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving
• Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Contract Type

• Permanent
• Full time 39-hour contract
• Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster

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, inclusiveand 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.