Merchandiser

Location:

Nationwide Coverage -Head office / Warehouse from Dublin Location.

Brand: Proline

Reports To:

Category Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for a commercially minded and design-savvy Merchandiser to support the development and presentation of Proline , our architectural ironmongery range across multiple retail and trade channels across the Republic of Ireland. This hybrid role combines visual merchandising, range management, and light technical specification , ensuring our ironmongery products are well-positioned for both trade and end-user markets.

The successful candidate will manage product presentation in-store, coordinate range reviews, and assist clients with product selections that balance aesthetics, compliance and commercial value.

Role will involve training in Dublin 8 and other group business initially before covering other customers in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchandising & Commercial Strategy

• Develop and maintain retail and trade counter merchandising plans for ironmongery displays.
• Ensure products are properly labelled and priced.
• Work with the Category and Property team to produce planograms, layout guides, and visual merchandising assets for stores and showrooms.
• Manage the product lifecycle — from introduction and presentation to discontinuation.
• Support marketing with promotional campaigns, catalogues, and digital content.
• Use information from Head Office and Manager to review sales and margin performance to optimise product mix and range depth.

Product Specification & Client Support

• Advise customers, contractors, and sales reps on suitable ironmongery solutions for common applications.
• Liaise with Category team to ensure commercial viability, stock availability, and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Category, buying, marketing, and technical specification teams to align commercial and compliance goals.
• Deliver internal product knowledge and merchandising training sessions.
• Support at trade shows, showroom events, and supplier demonstrations.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Background in merchandising, category management, or product coordination (preferably in building materials or hardware)
• Experience in retail or trade sales environments (ironmongery, DIY, or construction).
• Commercially focused with excellent product presentation and visual merchandising skills.
• Competent in Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Full clean driver's license

Desirable:

• Experience in retail or trade sales environments (ironmongery, DIY, or construction).
• Understanding of architectural ironmongery ranges (locks, hinges, handles, door furniture).
• Ability to prepare basic ironmongery schedules or door set proposals for smaller projects
• Awareness of GAI (Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) standards.
• Basic technical understanding of ironmongery compliance (fire ratings, accessibility).

Personal Attributes:

• Commercially astute and visually creative.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with an eye for detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and positive attitude.
• Ability to think outside the box and use own initiative.

Package:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company car
• Laptop & phone
• Pension & staff discount
• Full Training and GAI qualification support
• Progression opportunities into category team or specification roles
• Private Health Care
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives

Contract Type:

• Permanent full time
• Full time 41-hour contract
• Working week Monday to Thursday (8-5), Friday 8-3:30.