Sales & Operations Associate

Sales & Operations Associate – Tralee, Co. Kerry
Our client is Ireland’s largest independent builders’ providers, providing a wide range of top-quality building materials and DIY & home improvement supplies to the general public and trade. With a nationwide network of branches, they offer a one stop shop with a wide range of products catering for professional tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts and Homeowners.

The Role: They are now seeking a Sales and Operations Associate to join their growing team based at their branch located in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This “hands-on” role will involve getting experience in all aspects of a typical busy builders merchanting branch.
Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, the main requirements of the role will be as follows:

• Serving customers in the shop and answering the phones as and when required.

• Building strong working relationships with customers in order to understand their requirements.
• Maintaining a well merchandised Store / Shop area.
• Updating the point-of-sale pricing and product promotion campaigns.
• Assisting with cycle counting and stock taking.
• Liaising with the Warehouse and Yard staff to help fulfil incoming orders.
• Dealing with other requests to support the busy operation as and when required.
• Following company policies and procedures from an operational and health and safety perspective.
• The successful candidate will also get experience using modern IT and ERP systems and will receive training from experienced local branch personnel as well as group management and personnel.

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• A good knowledge of DIY products and building materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive can-do attitude.
• Be computer literate.
• At least 3-4 years’ experience working in retail is desirable.
• A trade qualification and good understanding of the construction & building materials sector would be an advantage.
• Forklift license would be a distinct advantage.

 
Offer: Excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate plus the following benefits:

• Contributory Company Pension
• Death in Service cover
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Annual Health Checks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Celebrating Life Events: New Home & Baby gifts
• Christmas Bonus
• Bike to Work scheme
• Parking available on site
• Employee Social Events
• Further Education Support
• Big focus on Training & Development
• Career path