Sales Co-Ordinator

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. Main brands include Chadwicks, Heiton Buckley, Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies & Telfords.

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

• 2+ 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 the 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

Key Relationships 

• Branch employees

• Branch Sales Representative

• Branch Manager

• Regional Director

• Head Office team

• Customers & Suppliers

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

• Bonus Opportunity

• 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