Branch Network - Area Sales Manager

Limerick
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Join our Würth Community!The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 85,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with our record-breaking sales in 2022 has made Würth Ireland a market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled with a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland. Our online presence continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing.Our strength is our Direct Sales Force of which we have the largest in Ireland, on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics.Role OverviewAs a Shop Area Sales Manager, you’ll need plenty of energy, great ideas, and a good mix of ambition and character. You are responsible for everything that happens within those sliding doors of the 8 shops in the South of the country (Location wise someone living in and around Cork or Limerick would be good central points for these 8 shops). As someone who leads by example, you’ll take control when things get busy. It’s all about building a helpful, respectful and friendly team who want to ensure that the customer has a positive experience within the Shop Network.DUTIES AND RESPONSBILTIES

Responsible for the achievement of the specified sales and KPI related targets.
Analysis of key KPIs for the region.
Recruitment and selection of new team members, working closely with the HR team.
Responsible for the ongoing training and development of shop staff and effectively supervising and motivating team members in respective areas.
Working closely with the HR Team to ensure all shop staff are fully trained in the area of sales methods, inventory and product range management/product knowledge or any other areas identified.
Developing an awareness of market and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Collaborating with marketing, logistics and sales management to support marketing activities and implementation of marketing plans, promotions, productivity and efficiencies gains.
Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensure that they are all communicated and implemented by all of the team.
Attending meetings and travelling/visiting all shops as required by the nature of the job, along with scheduling/rostering for holiday/sickness as and when required.
Initiating and coordinating the development of shop action plans including the identification of future growth opportunities in all shops.
Responsible for all aspects of stock and product range management including inventory accuracy.
Ensuring that all legal requirements governing the operation of a branch office are complied with (e.g. health & safety, emergency exits).
Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Experienced in the role of shop supervisor and or support or in a comparable function.
Experience and knowledge of all tasks related to shop performance.
Knowledge in the management of a team including recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff.
Highly motivated and dynamic, target driven with a teamwork ethic.
Reliable, committed and enthusiastic with the ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team environment.
Business acumen and commercial awareness.
A proven capacity to quickly grasp new concepts.

Diversity is our FutureThe future needs good decisions and good decisions are a result of a diversity of opinions and perspectives!Würth Ireland is committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people we serve. We strive to create a culture where all staff have equal access to opportunity and feel comfortable and confident to be themselves at work.

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