Trade Sales Advisor - Waterford

Location Waterford
Salary: £DOE
Job ref: 106317
Published: 3 days ago

Trade Sales Advisor - Waterford

Part of Grafton Group Plc, The Chadwicks 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, Proline & Sitetech.

 

Principal Objective To deliver knowledgeable, dependable, and friendly service while driving sales and margin growth in steel products. The Sales Advisor will promote our steel range professionally, support customer needs, and ensure excellent service across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build strong relationships with customers to understand their steel requirements and supply the right products.

  • Identify sales opportunities, provide expert advice, and maximise profitability.

  • Meet or exceed sales and margin targets specifically within the steel product category.

  • Maintain a clean, well-organised counter and merchandising area.

  • Re-order and manage steel stock levels to ensure availability.

  • Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure efficient operations.

  • Support the Branch Manager and team in day-to-day operations.

  • Uphold company policies and health & safety standards.

  • Maintain a security-conscious environment to prevent theft.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of steel and structural building materials.

  • Proven track record in sales, preferably in a builder’s merchant or similar setting.

  • Ability to hit and exceed sales/margin targets.

  • IT literate with sound administrative skills.

Key Competencies

  • Team player with excellent customer service and communication skills.

  • Motivated, target-driven, and adaptable.

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

  • Confident, proactive, and solution-oriented.

 

Contract Type

  • Permanent
  • Full time 39 hour contract
  • Working week Monday to Friday,  may be required to take part in the Saturday roster
  • Location: Cork Rd, Ballynaneashagh, Waterford, X91 NRP0

 

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

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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.

 

DISCLAIMER: 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 colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes.  Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.