Retail Manager
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
To take full responsibility for the day to day running of the Retail store and to ensure that the store is visually merchandised to an excellent standard and to ensure that the highest levels of Customer Service are given at all times.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN IRELAND
Knowledge & Experience
Ability to work in a high paced environment and to multitask,
Familiarity with local market a plus,
Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and energy,
Previous retail sales experience in home improvements or the Builders Providers industry is ideal
Exceptional communication and teamwork skills,
Keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities
Development and rotation of new and existing products within the branch
Take full responsibility for the day to day running of the shop and manage who is responsible for opening and closing the shop
Organise team rota, organising breaks, Saturday cover and annual leave to ensure optimum levels of service at all times
Excellent customer service at all times including phones
Responsible for the Ironmongery Category, Pricing & Margin management
Design and implementation of planograms to optimise product sales and development.
Ensure showroom displays are installed in a timely manner to company standards, liaising as necessary with Marketing
Recommend potential advertising venues and marketing strategies
Organise showroom maintenance and refits as needed
Merchandising and pricing of stock including shelf edge labelling and signage
Manage stock levels, ordered by delegated staff using templates provided
Maintain a high standard of product presentation and display in the branch
General housekeeping
Full involvement in Madness sales, National flyers & advertising including LMFM
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 skills and negotiation skills
The flexibility and willingness to learn
Target driven with the ability to think strategically
Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Negotiation and analytical skills
A positive attitude
IT literacy and the ability to handle analytical data
Key Relationships
Branch employees
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
- 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 anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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