Specification Coordinator

Are you experienced in the bathroom sector with strong technical product knowledge? Have you the ambition to play a key role in a busy Commercial Sales Department?

SONAS Bathrooms, Ireland's leading bathroom brand, are recruiting for a Specification Coordinator who has the ability to build technical bathroom specifications for a variety of commercial and residential commercial projects. If you a natural problem-solver who possesses a willingness to adapt, passionate about customer service, and have a knack for turning concepts into concrete plans, then we want to hear from you!

We're seeking a candidate with practical experience in the plumbing, heating, or construction sectors, coupled with a strong drive to learn and adapt. You'll need to navigate various project demands, timelines, and settings found in both residential and commercial construction projects. Problem-solving skills are a must as you'll encounter challenges along the way, but with your resourcefulness and collaborating with colleagues, you'll find solutions to keep things moving smoothly.

The Opportunity

As Specification Coordinator, you will be responsible for interpreting all the available information and client requirements to generate specifications for the SONAS Bathrooms range of products across a broad variety of project types. The emphasis will be on generating work to a high standard of accuracy and suitability. Each project requires management from enquiry to early design, preparation and close while supporting the commercial sales team in the market as required.

About SONAS Bathrooms

In business since 1978, Irish owned SONAS are the bathroom experts. We design, manufacture and distribute stylish and sustainable bathroom collections through a network of leading retail bathroom showrooms, builders' provider's and plumbers' merchants. SONAS are an industry leading organisation who have won Deloitte's best managed company awards every year since 2019, achieving the Gold Standard in 2022.

Our Vision is to be the brand that inspires you to reimagine bathrooms. Our Mission is to create long lasting, stylish and sustainable products, expertly crafted; and supported with exceptional customer service.

Role Responsibilities

* Interpret technical drawings to enable preparation of bathroom quotations for Commercial & Residential projects
* Manage quote submittals and responses
* Carry out site visits prior to sales order to ensure specification is fit for purpose
* Present proposed bathroom specifications to contractor, and/or architect, including alternatives as required
* Preparation of monthly reports and commercial sales representative reports (on site & pipeline etc)
* Liaise with commercial sales managers/sales representatives and provide support in dealing with any project related matters
* Provide data sheets and relevant DOP certs in support of quotations
* Use of CRM system to manage quotations, quote status, assigning opportunities, and conversion tracking
* Pre-sales support by reaching out to various professionals connected with upcoming projects, to secure appointments with sales managers and representatives
* Support and initiate continuous improvement of processes and tasks to create capacity and improve the quality of output
* Develop sales team product knowledge with ongoing training
* Meet with and develop/maintain relationships with key accounts (contractors) related to residential/commercial projects ensuring SONAS are securing share of their business
* Support the sales team in market with technical knowledge
* Lead and work autonomously with customers where required on technical matters
* Support Product Department with ongoing product development ensuring SONAS product offering meets the necessary design, technical specification and standards

General Responsibilities

* Effectively plan and manage your workload and time
* Approach tasks with a customer centric mindset
* Seek out opportunities to improve our processes and service levels for the Company's long-term benefit
* Undertake any work assigned to you by the Company to the best of your ability
* In your dealings with colleagues, customers, and suppliers adhere to the Company's Values: Support; Openness; New Thinking; Ambition; Sustainability

Key Skills

* High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
* High aptitude in the use of Adobe Professional or similar
* Core sales ability and ability to co-create solutions with customers.
* Excellent presentation Skills
* Relevant experience in the plumbing, heating or construction industry is desirable
* Fluency in written and spoken English required
* Full clean driving licence

Benefits

* €50,000-€55,000 depending on experience
* Company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone provided
* Access to company pension scheme with employer contributions
* Christmas Bonus
* Generous Employee Discount
* VHI Employee Assistance Program
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Career development opportunities

Hours of Work

* Monday- Friday 8.30 am-5.00 pm
* Office based role

SONAS is known for its unique culture with strong company values which places our people, customers and business stakeholders at the heart of what we do. SONAS Bathrooms is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, or political opinion. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

If you would like to be part of an ambitious team with a clear vision, mission and purpose then upload your CV along with a Cover Note outlining your suitability for this role.