Drainage & Civils Sales Advisor

Chadwicks Group, part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, holds the prestigious position as a leading force in the builder's merchanting industry throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its foundational operations are rooted in the well-established Builders Merchants division, where renowned brands like Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telfords have become trusted names for quality products and services.

Beyond its core, the Group has embraced growth and diversification, skillfully augmenting its brand family through thoughtful acquisitions and natural growth. This strategic expansion has introduced a suite of complementary brands — Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, and Sitetech — each offering a distinct selection of products that enrich Chadwicks Group's portfolio. This blend of time-honoured tradition and modern expansion strategies underlines Chadwicks Group's prominence in the industry, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction.

Principle Objective

The role of Drainage & Civils Trade Sales Advisor is to provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly and dependable service whilst at the same time optimising 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 managing large key accounts preferable

• Previous experience working in a Drainage & Civils providers preferable

• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding both sales and margin targets

• Good knowledge of Drainage & Civils products

• Previous sales experience an advantage

• Basic computer skills, including Excel

Key Responsibilities 

• Use initiative to identify sales opportunities and offer advice and solutions to customers, thus maximising profitable sales and margin

• Build effective working relationships with key customers, in order to understand their requirements thus ensuring that the correct products are supplied

• Achieve Sales & margin targets

• Ensure that company policies are followed at all times when producing paperwork associated with sales

• Liaise with suppliers where necessary

• Support the Manager and colleagues in working as a team to ensure the division operates efficiently and effectively within company policy

• Ensure a tidy working environment at all times in line with health and safety guidelines

• Perform any other duties as may be deemed necessary or as may be required by the company

Essential Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills

• Effective team working

• 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

Contract Type

* Permanent full time

* Full time 40-hour contract

* Working week Monday to Friday

Our Benefits Include

* Competitive Basic Salary

* Private Health Care Allowance

* Sick Pay Scheme

* Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

* Pension Scheme

* Colleague Saving Scheme

* Profit Share Scheme

* Colleague Discount

* Educational Assistance

* Wellness initiatives

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