Sales Representative

The Sherwin-Williams Company; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings manufacturer seeks a Sales Representative for industrial wood coatings in Ireland. The role involves developing sales strategies, managing key customer relationships, and maintaining pricing accuracy. Candidates should have at least 5 years of sales experience, a full driving license, and strong English skills. This position primarily involves fieldwork, with a travel requirement of 80%. Competitive candidates will possess a degree in science or equivalent and knowledge of the coatings industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience.
• Full clean driving license.
• Dynamic and results oriented.
• English – Writing, reading and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales plans and manage day-to-day activities.
• Work closely with end users and distribution network.
• Ensure appropriate and accurate pricing.
• Negotiate sales with important customers.
• Report on work activity and competitor activity.

Job description

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Sales Representative – Industrial wood coatings, Southern Ireland

• Develop sales plans, activities and manage the day-to-day activities of the respective sales territory to implement the organization’s overall sales strategy for the island of Ireland.
• Work closely with direct end users and distribution network
• Ensure that pricing is appropriate, accurate and up to date.
• Negotiate sales with existing and new customers who are of strategic importance to the organization.
• Contribute to the development of sales, marketing, customer retention, advertising, pricing, and strategies for the area of responsibility.

Search for and create new business opportunities in accordance with business needs, potential and capacity.

• Work closely with technical team for trials and trouble shooting.
• Establish and maintain excellent relations with key decision makers.
• Assists with credit management.
• Identify and develop new business through planned prospecting.
• Report daily on work activity neatly, precisely and on time.
• Report promptly competitor activity, market trends, price surveys and new product development in the marketplace monthly.
• Participate in relevant trade shows, or functions as required.
• Deal with all queries, complaints and requests for information and report promptly and effectively.
• Always reflect a positive Company image.
• Maintain company records always ensuring total confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as requested by Sales Manager
• Leaving certificate or equivalent second level education.
• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience
• Full clean driving license
• Travel requirements - 80% of the time
• Dynamic and results oriented.
• English – Writing, reading and spoken.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant Science subject, or Diploma in Paint Technology.
• Experience from coatings industry, Knowledge of industrial application equipment, knowledge of kitchen cabinet and exterior joinery sectors. Technical mindset to support sales on portfolio of products

Internal Vacancy Announcement

This vacancy is advertised exclusively for internal candidates, with a closing date of Friday 8th August.

Interview dates: Proposed for the week commencing 11th August. Successful candidates will be notified in advance, allowing time to prepare.

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