General Manager - Proline - Inchicore, Dublin 8

General Manager - Proline - Inchicore, Dublin 8

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.  In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products.  These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech and Rooney's Hardware.

Proline

As one of the leading suppliers of ironmongery and accessory products, Proline provides design solutions for architects, interior designers and specifiers on all their ironmongery needs. Offering a vast range of products which include invisible door solutions, door and window hardware, joinery products and airtightness products.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the MD of the Specialist Products Division, the Proline General Manager should be a self-motivated and results driven manager who can direct and manage Proline’s growing business and implement effective programs to drive profitable growth. The GM is responsible for managing the day to day running of Proline and developing and implementing the strategy for growth. The GM should have an entrepreneurial spirit and ensure we successfully maintain and grow long term relationships with customers and generate new business.

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience of managing a team and strong leadership qualities  

• Strong sales experience in the construction industry, preferably in the ironmongery sector  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions  

• A third level qualification in Business/Management etc. is desirable  

• Strong work ethic and highly organised  

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations and manage your team ensuring clear targets and objectives are defined and met on a regular basis  

• Create a sales-driven culture within the division, driving the sales team to ensure excellent levels of customer service and exceptional operating standards are maintained in their regions  

• Responsible for working with and maintaining the existing portfolio of customers while continuing to seek new opportunities to increase our market share  

• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs

• Develop strategic plans for operational and sales activities to grow the business both within the Chadwicks Group and externally  

• Identify new opportunities to develop and grow the business  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers  

• Ensure that health & safety rules, policies, and procedures are being followed  

• Continue to increase profitability of the division while maintaining margin levels

Essential Competencies

• Ability to prioritise workload

• Effective team management

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships

• Strong sales skills 

• IT literacy and the ability to handle analytical data  

• The flexibility and willingness to learn

• Enjoys working with people

•  The ability to manage change

• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Key Relationships

• MD SPD

• Proline Commercial contracts team

• Proline Administration manager

• Proline Private clients manager

• Chadwicks Sales team

•  Chadwicks branch managers  

• Chadwicks Support Office team

Key Performance Measures

• Sales

• Gross margin Profit % and €

•  Operating profit % and €

• Stockholding

• Customer satisfaction

• Delivery against HSSE metrics

•  Colleague engagement

• Operational productivity and performance

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary

• Competitive Performance Related Bonus

• Private Health Care Allowance

• 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 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.