We're hiring!
Posted on 14-01-2025
We're Hiring! Are you ready for a change in 2025 ?
Make this the year you take the next big step in your career!
At Universal Hardware Supplies Ltd., we're looking for an Ironmongery Sales & Specification Consultant/Specialist to join our dynamic team and help us lead the way in 2025.
Based in Swansea, South Wales, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team in a thriving, family-run business.
Interested? Read below for more details on how to apply. Let's make 2025 your year!
Are you ready to join a small, dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? Universal Hardware Supplies, a leading supplier of Architectural Ironmongery in South Wales, is seeking to appoint an experienced Sales and Ironmongery Specification Consultant to forge ahead in 2025. We are a long-established, independent family-run business with a thriving Trade Centre and a busy Showroom. As Ironmongery Sales and Specification Consultant, you will play a vital role in our small team, providing expert knowledge and superb customer service whilst liaising with our internal Trade team. We specify and supply architectural hardware to the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Residential, Hospitality and Private Sectors.
Your Role:
You will use Intec Scheduling software and our system software to schedule and price Architectural Ironmongery specifications from information/plans given by clients. You will ensure that the Ironmongery specified meets the requirements of current building regulations and fire door certification whilst ensuring that company margins are protected and customer expectations are met.
You will take charge of existing clients, liaising directly with buyers and specifiers to support our quotations and develop meaningful relationships. You will be responsible for generating business from buyers and specifiers, building contractors, architects, local authorities and health boards as well as quantity surveyors, architects and end-users.
You will diligently nurture potential sales opportunities with new clients and develop new opportunities for the business, whilst maintaining a high level of professional conduct.
You will push forward with our recent project, in partnership with a local manufacturer, to provide door sets. You will represent the business at industry events.
You will collaborate with our team members to ensure smooth running of projects and follow projects through from start to completion including Ironmongery order dates and delivery dates.
Relevant Experience:
You will have relevant estimating and scheduling experience in Architectural Ironmongery
You will have experience in commercially analysing ironmongery schedules in conjunction with door schedules, general arrangement drawings, fire strategy drawings, lock suiting strategies and NBS P21 specifications. An appreciation of the criteria of L20 specifications and previous experience in supplying "Integrated Doors and Ironmongery" packages is preferable.
Ideally, you will have a GAI qualification: either Reg AI or a Diploma in Scheduling however you will be given the opportunity to study/qualify with the GAI if necessary.
Ideally, you will have a demonstrable track record in specification sales and a knowledge of local customers/companies would be advantageous.
Ideally your home base is within the greater Swansea/South Wales area and you must be fit to travel to meet clients with overnight stays once or twice a month, when needed. Your work base will be our office in Swansea. Hybrid working options can be discussed with time.
The Package:
Competitive Salary,