Sales Representative - Lucan, Co. Dublin 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.
Principle Objective As Sales Representative at Chadwicks Lucan, you are responsible for generating building material sales, managing customer relationships and construction related activity with key customers within a geographical area to achieve company objectives as directed by the Regional Director.
Knowledge & Experience At least two years' proven building materials sales experience within the construction industry i.e. similar role in a builders merchants or construction related company and or B to B selling in the construction industry Excellent knowledge of all building material products, existing and upcoming products Proven experience of dealing with building contractors and specifiers Third level qualification in construction or business related discipline is highly desirable Key Responsibilities Engage key strategic customers and potential contractors in-line with customer relationship management framework guidelines and technical offerings to build strong relationships to gain maximum market advantage. Promote the Company's building material products and services, by regularly visiting and otherwise contacting his/her customers (based on the Company guidelines and the Customer Classification) Upselling additional brands such as Sam Hire and Plumb Centre Preparing quotations for customers Preparing Account Plans to meet sales targets and maintain or develop the relationship with his/her Customers Ensuring payment terms are adhered to as per customer contract To be responsible for the commercial management of project management activity. Working collaboratively to ensure maximum commercial advantage and commitment achieved from technical resource and project specifications. Supporting the Company's common goals by working with team members, cross-functional working with other teams/functions and pro-actively participating/delivering on commitments Adhering to Company reporting procedure/commercial admin systems, offering appropriate feedback and information. Typical activities include: To plan each visit and record a visit-report as appropriate To enrich the customer data base with sales information, collected from the field. To be responsible for safety aspects for self and others. To be responsible for achievement of debt management within area of responsibility To manage claims for products or services performance issues in-line with Company guidelines. 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 Strong account management skills 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 Location -Lucan, Co. Dublin Our Benefits Include Competitive Basic Salary Commission Pay Fully expensed Company vehicle Tax Free lunch allowance Private Health Care Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity and Parental Leave Pension Scheme Colleague Saving Scheme Profit Share Scheme Colleague Discount
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