Associate | Retail Branches (Agri)

Graduate Programme 2023
Agribusiness Retail Branches Associate

About Us 
Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. 
The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirlán has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. 

Overview
Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our team as an Agribusiness Retail Branch Associate. This role will report to Area Retail Manager.

Responsibilities
•    Providing exceptional customer service 
•    Being the customers’ champion by providing top quality, fast, efficient and friendly service at all times 
•    Build trusting relationships with our customers and providing excellent service and advice 
•    Developing a keen interest in and understanding of our product range and services 
•    Branch operations including stock management, merchandising, housekeeping, customer service 
•    Branch administration, including cash management, adherence to all regulatory compliance procedures and all internal retail processes 
•    Keeping the highest standards in both the yard and work environment by ensuring these are clean and well maintained at all times 
•    Supporting the wider team in special retail growth projects to develop your project management skills and gain broader exposure to the business.

Requirements
•    High academic record to date in the following fields of study: Business Commerce or Agricultural Science  or related discipline; and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degree 
•    Solid technical knowledge and customer-facing/retail experience  

•    Ambition to progress successfully in a career in retail sales in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment 
•    Thinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutions 
•    Drives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectives 
•    Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels 
•    Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow 
•    Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

More about us at Tirlán 
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit www.tirlan.com.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential.
At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com