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Area Sales Representative – Builders Providers

My client a builder providers, hardware, DIY, and homeware business is opening up a new store in Abbeyleix, Laois.

They are looking for a Field Sales Representative to develop the sales of building materials back into the branch.

The job will cover Tipperary, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, and Carlow.

Since this is a new store, the role will involve a lot of business development to build up a client base, therefore the ideal client will have contacts with builders and contractors in order to hit the ground running.

Salary & Benefits: €50k-€60k, negotiable must reflect experience, bonus, company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities for the job of Area Sales Representative:

• Manage and develop relationships with trade and construction customers.
• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities throughout the territory.
• Visit builders, contractors, tradespeople, construction sites, and commercial customers.
• Understand individual customer requirements and recommend the most appropriate products and solutions.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with key accounts.
• Prepare quotations and follow up on enquiries and potential sales opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within agreed parameters.
• Work towards agreed sales, margin, and revenue targets.
• Maintain a strong understanding of competitor activity and developments within the local market.
• Work closely with the internal sales, trade counter, and operational teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and follow up consistently on opportunities.
• Develop strong product knowledge and provide customers with informed advice.
• Represent the business professionally throughout the territory.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous field sales, external sales, or business development experience.
• Ideally experienced within builders providers, building materials, hardware, construction, plumbing, heating, electrical, tool hire or a related trade environment.
• Strong relationship-building and account-management skills.
• Comfortable developing new business for a new branch.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
• Initiative-taking and comfortable managing a geographical territory.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Should you be interested in this job opportunity please apply or contact Ambyr 086 8487740.

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