Department Manager - Steel - Waterford

Steel Department Manager

Part of Grafton Group Plc, The Chadwick's Group is the market leader in the builder's merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. Main brands include Chadwick's, Heiton Buckley, Sam Hire, Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies & Telfords.

Principle Objective

As Steel Department Manager you will manage all aspects of the Steel Departments operation in your 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 Steel or Building Materials Industry
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen
• Ability to reach and exceed sales targets
• Health and Safety compliance experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, stock levels, and departmental margins
• Drive sales performance and achieve margin targets
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Deliver high standards of customer service
• Train and support team members to meet service expectations
• Conduct regular stock checks and manage departmental assets
• Contribute to strategic planning in collaboration with senior management
• Foster a clean, safe, and secure working environment
• Ensure full adherence to all company policies

Essential Competencies

• Strong sales & negotiation skills
• Excellent communication & customer focus
• Commercial awareness & analytical thinking
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail
• Team player with great organisation & IT skills

Contract Type

• Permanent full time
• Full time 39-hour contract
• Working week: Monday - Friday & Saturday roster
• Location: Cork Rd, Ballynaneashagh, Waterford, X91 NRP0

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care Discount
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Paternity 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 Chadwick's 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: Chadwick's 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 Chadwick's Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.