Have a Bright Career with Pat McDonnell Paints
Add some colour to your work life! At Pat McDonnell Paints, we pride ourselves on our expertise and delivering amazing customer experiences to all our customers. Our teams provide enthusiastic, professional and best in class service to our customers while providing the very best technical product knowledge in the industry.
Dublin
COLOUR CONSULTANT
At Pat McDonnell Paints, we pride ourselves on our expertise and delivering amazing customer experiences to all our customers.
Our teams provide enthusiastic, professional and best in class service to our customers while providing the very best technical product knowledge in the industry.
We are currently recruiting for a Colour Consultant to join the team in our Nutgrove Store, Rathfarnham, Dublin.
We are looking for a self-motivated, commercially minded Colour Consultant who is passionate about colour, who enjoys approaching and selling to customers, and who will provide enthusiastic, professional, and best in class service to our customers in line with our ethos.
Our Colour Consultants work with customers to help choose colours/colour schemes and to give advice on interior design questions in relation to our products. Consultations with customers are carried out in-store and/or at customer homes, businesses and other premises or sites.
The ideal person will have an Interior Design & Retail background with exceptional communication and product knowledge skills. You will be a self-starter and a team player with a drive for generating and closing sales.
You will stay up to date with the latest trends and you will develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of products carried by the company along with pricing structures in order to deliver accurate information and advice to our customers.
As a member of the sales team, you will really get to know our customers and what they are looking for; it’s everything from helping them find the perfect product, to stocking the shelves, to merchandising, to taking deliveries, to stocktaking, to getting behind an in-store promotion.
Experience/Skills Required
- – Qualification in Interior Design or similar, or extensive previous experience in Colour Consultancy and/or Interior Design role.
- – 2-3 Years Interior Design experience ideal, examples of work will be required
- – Flexible in relation to hours/days of work, including weekends.
- – Be comfortable using computerised equipment such as cash tills and stock systems.
- – Must have a full driving licence with own transport.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience and skills in the following areas:
– Excellent customer service
– Team Player
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
To be considered for Interview, applicants should email their CV and Cover Letter outlining how they meet the criteria of the role to: recruitment@mcdonnellpaints.ie
SALES ASSISTANT – NUTGROVE
At Pat McDonnell Paints, we pride ourselves on our expertise and delivering amazing customer experiences to all our customers.
Our Sales Assistant Team provide enthusiastic, professional and best in class service to our customers while providing the very best technical product knowledge in the industry.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Assistant to join the team in our Nutgrove Store in Rathfarnham, Dublin.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience and skills in the following areas:
- Ability to consistently deliver great customer experiences — no matter what the situation
- To offer and deliver best in class advice and product knowledge to all customers
- To drive sales within the branch by promoting the products and services in the shop
- Strong people skills and a knack for problem solving
- Ability to prioritise and multitask
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to project a suitable image to the public
- Ability to use initiative
- Strong attention to detail
This role requires the job holder to be available to work at weekends and bank holidays.
At least 4-5 years’ experience in Retail is essential, ideally in the Paint/Hardware industry.
To be considered for Interview, applicants should email their CV and Cover Letter outlining how they meet the criteria of the role to: recruitment@mcdonnellpaints.ie
Limerick
PART-TIME COLOUR CONSULTANT
At Pat McDonnell Paints, we pride ourselves on our expertise and delivering amazing customer experiences to all our customers.
Our teams provide enthusiastic, professional and best in class service to our customers while providing the very best technical product knowledge in the industry.
We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Colour Consultant to join the team in our Limerick Store, Raheen, Limerick.
We are looking for a self-motivated, commercially minded Colour Consultant who is passionate about colour, who enjoys approaching and selling to customers, and who will provide enthusiastic, professional, and best in class service to our customers in line with our ethos.
Our Colour Consultants work with customers to help choose colours/colour schemes and to give advice on interior design questions in relation to our products. Consultations with customers are carried out in-store and occasionally at businesses and other premises or sites.
The ideal person will have an Interior Design & Retail background with exceptional communication and product knowledge skills. You will be a self-starter and a team player with a drive for generating and closing sales.
You will stay up to date with the latest trends and you will develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of products carried by the company along with pricing structures in order to deliver accurate information and advice to our customers.
As a member of the sales team, you will really get to know our customers and what they are looking for; it’s everything from helping them find the perfect product, to stocking the shelves, to merchandising, to taking deliveries, to stocktaking, to getting behind an in-store promotion.
Experience/Skills Required
- – Qualification in Interior Design or similar, or extensive previous experience in Colour Consultancy and/or Interior Design role.
- – 2-3 Years Interior Design experience ideal, examples of work will be required
- – Flexible in relation to hours/days of work, including weekends.
- – Be comfortable using computerised equipment such as cash tills and stock systems.
- – Must have a full driving licence with own transport.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience and skills in the following areas:
– Excellent customer service
– Team Player
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
To be considered for interview, applicants should email their CV and Cover Letter outlining how they meet the criteria of the role to: recruitment@mcdonnellpaints.ie
Cork
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER – BACHELORS QUAY
At Pat McDonnell Paints, we pride ourselves on our expertise and delivering amazing customer experiences to all our customers.
Our teams provide enthusiastic, professional and best in class service to our customers while providing the very best technical product knowledge in the industry.
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join the team in our Bachelors Quay store in Cork.
Reporting to the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager will assist in leading and co-ordinating the day-to-day activities for the store. S/He will work very closely with the Store Manager to lead by example, inspiring the team to deliver the best service to our customers.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
- Ability to consistently deliver great customer experiences — no matter what the situation
- Support and work alongside the Store Manager in ensuring the store reaches and maintains standards
- Deputise for the Store Manager in his/her absence, assuming full responsibility for the day to day running of the Store
- Drive effective communications within the store by leading by example and ensuring timely and consistent communications
- Assist with and deliver in-store promotional activities. Work closely with Management to ensure merchandise is displayed in a commercial manner designed to maximise its potential
- Ensure compliance with statutory and company regulations and policies, including Health & Safety
- Responsible for assisting with the management of the team. Ensure all team members are trained in and demonstrate the Pat McDonnell Customer Ethos
- Manage operational items, e.g. Rosters, Holidays, Tills and Stock Control
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience and skills in the following areas:
- Previous experience as an Assistant Manager in a fast paced retail environment
- Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to building good relationships with the customers, team and other key stakeholders
- To offer and deliver best in class advice and product knowledge to all customers
- To drive sales within the branch by promoting the products and services in the shop
- Strong people skills and an aptitude for problem solving
- Excellent Communication skills with demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback, both positively and constructively, in a timely manner, especially in relation to Performance; Uniforms; Timekeeping
- Ability to prioritise and multitask and work autonomously, when required
- Outstanding interpersonal skills that visibly demonstrates and role models professionalism to customers and colleagues
- Ability to use initiative
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated commercial awareness
- IT Savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and a working knowledge of computerized retail management and control systems.
- Strong numerical, organizational and analytical skills
- Must be available to work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends
Experience/Education/Training:
5+ years’ experience in a retail supervisory/management role with a proven track record, preferably within a Paint/DIY/Hardware or similar environment.
A Retail Management Qualification is desirable.
To be considered for interview, applicants should email their CV and Cover Letter outlining how they meet the criteria of the role to: recruitment@mcdonnellpaints.ie
