Department Manager - Ironmongery - Midleton, Co. Cork
Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks 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 Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions, the Group has 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 & Rooney's Hardware.
Principle Objective
As a Department Manager, you will manage all aspects of the Department operation in the Midleton Branch. Key to the role is driving sales of all products, developing new business, and servicing our existing customer base while also ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.
Knowledge & Experience
Substantial experience working within the Ironmongery Industry
Strong commercial and strategic acumen
Ability to reach and exceed sales targets
Health and Safety compliance experience
People management experience desirable but not essential
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the department, including buying, stock levels, and margins
Achieve sales and margin targets
Health & Safety Awareness - ensure that Company Health & Safety Regulations are strictly adhered to
Build customer relationships
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 for the development and implementation of the strategic and business plan, involving regular consultation with Senior Management
Responsible for the re-order of selected product lines and ensuring that stock levels of selected product lines within the department are maintained at optimum levels
Ability to manage and anticipate change
Ensure a tidy working environment at all times in line with health and safety guidelines
Actively safeguard against theft of company goods or property by being security conscious at all times
Ensure all company policies are implemented accordingly
Essential Competencies
Ability to prioritise workload
Effective team working and networking skills
Commercial awareness and numeracy skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
Strong sales and negotiation skills
The flexibility and willingness to learn
Target driven with the ability to think strategically
Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
IT literacy and the ability to handle analytical data
A positive attitude
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Contract Type
Permanent
Full-time 39-hour contract
Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster
Location - Midleton, Cork
Our Benefits Include
Competitive Basic Salary
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
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 anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
DISCLAIMER: The 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 employee’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by The Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.
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