Sales Executive Leinster

A member of the PEL Group, Safety Direct is a leading distributor of PPE, safety, and industrial products, supplying over 90,000 products to customers nationwide. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Sales Executive for the Leinster region. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong team player to join a dynamic and fast paced team.

Responsibilities

• Develop business relationships with new and existing customers
• Manage Key Accounts by delivering an excellent customer experience
• Increase business through focused market segmentation and targeting
• Advise customers on the technical benefits of our products
• Meet personal and team sales targets
• Research opportunities and generate or follow through on sales leads
• Attend meetings, sales events and training to keep abreast of the latest developments
• Provide reports and territory analysis to management
• Maintain and expand client database within your assigned territory on CRM
• Develop and maintain a robust knowledge of the product portfolio
• Work closely with internal colleagues as part of a cross functional team
• All other duties as assigned

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position
• 3rd level qualification: degree or equivalent is an advantage
• Proven sales experience
• Track record of over achieving targets
• Experience working with CRM packages
• Familiarity with different sales techniques and pipeline management
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Self motivated and driven
• The ability to multitask and to ensure projects are carried out to a high standard
• Identify customer needs and maximise sales opportunities
• Confidence to discuss the benefits and features of our products
• Good communication, organisational and administration skills
• Flexible and Pro active attitude
• Ability to embrace new ideas / initiatives when they arise