Podium 4 Sports, The Differences

Jobs at Podium 4 Sport

Podium 4 Sport's Retail and Commercial divisions have been established for 30 years.  At this time we have an 8000sq.ft. retail shop at Belfast that is arguably the best sports retail outlet in Ireland. We have a well earned reputation as a specialist sports retailer serving people who are serious about their sport. Our commercial division provides virtually every sports-related product required by schools, clubs and teams, leisure centres and fitness suites throughout Ireland.

Current vacancies:

1. ROI Commercial Sales Manager
2. Installation & Maintenance Technicians - 2 posts

ROI Commercial Sales Manager

We have been an established supplier to the ROI market for many years, with many high profile installations to our credit. Products and services include fitness equipment supply and maintenance, sports hall fit out, sports floor and playground marking, posts/nets/team shelters, and a huge range of general sports products and equipment.

We wish to continue our growth by establishing a base in the greater Dublin area. This is an important step in our long term development strategy. While the initial focus for the Dublin base will be on fitness equipment and sports hall fit outs, development of our catalogue product sales will follow. This post is therefore seen as a key appointment.

Key responsibility will be to proactively promote and sell our range of commercial products and services in ROI. Target audiences include schools, teams, clubs, hotels, and leisure centres. You will be expected to travel throughout Ireland.

Previous experience:

You will need a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in selling into these markets. This should include decision making experience in pricing, tenders, ordering, project planning, supervising installations and maintenance. While it is preferable if this includes a sports related product range, personal attributes and experience in key markets are more important.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, internal and external.
• Self motivated to constantly find ways to improve.
• A track record of innovation, creativity and fresh thinking.
• A desire to take real ownership of the role and use initiative.
• A genuine interest in sport.

We aim to set the highest standards of customer understanding and engagement, and you should have a genuine desire to be part of that culture, and want to make a real difference.

Salary: dependant on the individual(s). Vehicle (or allowance), phone, laptop provided.

Closing date for this post: Friday 2 October 2009.

Installation & Maintenance Technicians - 2 posts

Our Commercial Division provides a massive range of sports equipment and services thoughout Ireland. Customers include schools, universities, councils, hotels, clubs and various other private and public organisations. We have vanancies in two key areas: -
Fitness Solutions: we have over 100 installations, for which we provide both planned service visits and maintenance callouts. In addition, we provide maintenance to domestic fitness equipment, both our own sales and third party.
Sports Halls/Gymnasiums: we supply, install and maintain most major items including curtains, partitions, basketball boards, scoreboards, wallbars and climbing frames, and court markings.

Post 1: Fitness Equipment Technician for NI.

Key Job Tasks include installation, service and repair of a range of commercial fitness equipment including strength and CV equipment. Site appointments will have to be booked in advance and all relevant site record documentation kept accordingly. All work policies and risk management procedures in relation to health and safety at the workplace must be complied with at all times.

Previous experience:

You should have a minimum of 2 years experience of maintenance or service work on electrical and mechanical equipment of some sort. This does not necessarily have to be on fitness equipment as product-specific training will be given. 'White Goods' repair experience would be appropriate for example. This role requires travel to work on customer sites throughout NI, so previous experience of working independantly in an environment where high standards of customer service are required would be useful.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• The ability to communicate (written and verbal) to both customers and work colleagues in a clear professional manner.
• Physically fit and in good health.
• Current Full clean Driving License.
• Flexible, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Customer focused.
• While the role largely involves working alone, working as part of a team will be required as business needs arise.

Desirable:

• A recognized electrical qualification.
• GCSE Mathematics and English language.
• Experience of working on your own at customer sites.

Our Maintenance section is based at our head office at Montgomery Road, Belfast, but the job requires working at customer sites across the province. A company van is supplied.

Post 2: Apprentice/Trainee Technician - Sports Halls

Key Job Tasks include installation, service and repair of a range of Sports Hall and Gymnasium equipment, including curtains, partitions, basketball boards, scoreboards, wallbars and climbing frames, and court markings. At times you will work as part of a team of 2-4, at others you will work on your own. Most of our contracts are in NI, but this role does require travel to work on customer sites throughout Ireland. This can sometimes require overnight stays away from home.

Training:

The succesful applicant will be expected to undertake training as appropriate to help them develop in their role. Depending on the individual and previous training, this may be in the form of an Apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC, etc., for which you will need the appropriate GCSEs to meet any entrance requirements. Training is likely to involve some combination of day release, evening course, or on the job training. The company will cover the cost of this.

Previous experience:

There is no specific prior experience required, though if you do have experience of maintenance or service work on electrical and mechanical equipment of some sort it would be useful. General handiman experience would also be appropriate. More important is that you have a good attitude to the job.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• The post will at times involve travelling and working alone, so demands good personal organization and time management.
• The ability to communicate (written and verbal) to both customers and work colleagues in a clear professional manner.
• Physically fit and in good health, including the ability to work at heights..
• Current Full clean Driving License.
• Flexible, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Customer focused.
• 4 GCSE incl. Mathematics and English language.

Desirable:

• Some prior experience in a physically active, hands-on role.

Our Maintenance section is based at our head office at Montgomery Road, Belfast, but the job requires working at customer sites throuhout Ireland.

Closing date for both Techician posts: Friday 2 October 2009.