Aspex UK - Architectural excellence
Ironmongery Department Manager
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About Aspex
Established in 2006, Aspex UK are one of UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of architectural solutions from doorsets, risers, ironmongery and access control. We work on projects nationwide supplying UK’s top hotels, high-rise build-to-rent apartments, student accommodations to universities, and leading hospitals.
Looking for an Ironmongery Department Manager
Aspex UK are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Ironmongery Department Manager.
This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for the day-to-day operation, commercial performance and continued development of the department. We are looking for someone who understands the ironmongery and architectural hardware market and can combine product knowledge, commercial judgement and strong management skills.
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What you will do…
- Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the ironmongery department
- Lead, motivate and develop the department team
- Set clear objectives and monitor sales, margin, service and operational performance
- Ensure customers receive a consistently high level of service
- Develop and implement plans to increase sales and profitability
- Support the team with complex quotations, tenders and major projects
- Work closely with other departments across Aspex UK to ensure a joined-up customer experience
- Manage relationships with key ironmongery and architectural hardware suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates and commercial agreements where appropriate
- Review the product range and make recommendations on new, replacement or discontinued products
- Keep up to date with new products, legislation, standards and industry developments
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The successful Ironmongery Department Manager will have:
- Proven experience within ironmongery, architectural hardware, builders' merchants, construction products or a closely related sector
- Strong knowledge of ironmongery products and their applications
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Excellent customer-service and communication skills
Excellent benefits and experience
- Competitive salary with benefits
- Support towards professional development
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Regular training and mentoring
- Exposure to varied private-sector building projects
- A supportive and expanding team
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