Sales Executive & Administrator

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialist supplier in the construction sector is seeking a Sales Executive / Sales Coordinator in Northern Ireland. This role emphasizes autonomy and requires an experienced candidate to manage commercial activities effectively. Responsibilities include managing customer interactions, maintaining sales momentum, and delivering proposals. The ideal candidate should possess communication skills and a commercial mindset. Offers include competitive salary and a flexible working structure.

Benefits

Market leading salary

High-trust working environment

Early finishes on Fridays

On-site parking

Opportunities to work with specialist products

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a sales or sales coordination role.
• Ability to work autonomously in a low-structure environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main commercial contact for customers.
• Manage sales pipelines and maintain momentum in opportunities.
• Build familiarity with product ranges to advise customers effectively.

Skills

Sales coordination

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Organisational ability

CRM proficiency

Job description

Vanrath is working in partnership with a growing specialist supplier operating within the construction and infrastructure sector to appoint a Sales Executive / Sales Coordinator.

This appointment sits at the core of the business's commercial function. It is designed for an experienced individual who is comfortable operating without layers of management and who takes full responsibility for delivering outcomes rather than tasks.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage commercial activity across a defined customer base, ensuring enquiries are converted efficiently, relationships are maintained professionally, and sales activity progresses smoothly from initial discussion through to delivery.

This role combines commercial judgement, customer interaction, and operational awareness. It will suit someone who naturally organises their workload, communicates clearly, and maintains momentum across multiple live opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a central commercial contact for customers, ensuring a consistent and professional experience
• Assess customer requirements and translate them into accurate commercial proposals
• Manage sales pipelines, tracking opportunities and maintaining momentum through follow-up and negotiation
• Oversee order progression, coordinating internally and externally to ensure expectations are met
• Maintain structured and accurate commercial records to support forecasting and reporting
• Build familiarity with product ranges and supplier capabilities to advise customers effectively
• Support revenue growth through proactive engagement rather than reactive order processing
• Review and refine internal sales workflows to reduce friction and improve efficiency
• Operate independently, managing priorities and deadlines without reliance on close supervision

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• 2-5 years' experience in a sales, sales coordination, or commercially focused role
• Evidence of working autonomously in a low-structure environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness with a practical, problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Confident using CRM systems and standard business software

Desirable

• Background within construction, engineering, plant, or technical supply sectors
• Exposure to site equipment, surveying tools, or heavy machinery products
• Technical understanding of specialist equipment or engineered solutions

What's on Offer

• Salary aligned to experience and responsibility (market leading rate for top candidates)
• High-trust role with genuine autonomy
• Early Friday finish
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• On-site parking and staff facilities
• Opportunity to work closely with specialist products in a commercially driven setting