External Sales Representative

U Value Insulation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Group life cover

Health care cash plan

Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Laptop & mobile phone

Monthly company lunch

Bike To Work scheme

Refer A Friend scheme

Career progression

Friendly team environment

Job summary

U Value Insulation is seeking an External Sales Representative in Ireland. You will interact with builders, contractors and end users to establish your customer base and contribute to sales expansion.

The role involves field engagement, lead development, and reporting on buying trends and opportunities. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in external sales within construction, strong negotiation skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in external sales, preferably in construction.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify leads and grow new business.
• Experience with CRM systems and data maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Build new sales opportunities with main contractors and architects via quotations, calls and emails.
• Prospect new business through background research and lead information.
• Identify buying trends and report to management.
• Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads and opportunities.
• Grow business by engaging with stakeholders in the construction industry.
• Build a network of industry partners to support growth and retention.
• Meet sales KPIs and targets.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and logistics teams.
• Participate in sales meetings to communicate pipeline and progress.

Skills

External sales

Construction industry

Negotiation

Communication

CRM management

Lead generation

Multi-tasking

Target driven

Networking

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM software

Job description

U Value Insulation is an established international company, with over 40 years’ experience offering the building industry vast product choice combined with in-depth technical expertise. Distributing an extensive product catalogue for application across the full range of floor, wall and roof requirements, ensuring a one stop shop for all our client needs. We stock the very best brands & highest quality product ranges at competitive prices across thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation products guaranteeing the widest choice and best value.

U Value Insulation is undergoing substantial growth and is currently looking for an external sales representative to become part of the external sales team. In this role, you will interact directly with builders, contractors, and end users to establish your own customer base and contribute to the company’s sales expansion.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Build new sales opportunities with main contractors and architects with follow-up quotations, calls and emails to generate new sales.
• Prospect new business through company background research and other pertinent lead information.
• Identify customer's buying trends and provide reports to management.
• Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
• Grow new business by engaging with decision making stakeholders within the construction industry.
• Build a strong network of industry & sector partners, installers, architects & builders to seek support for both business growth and retention.
• Achieve sales KPI's and targets.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider sales teams, customer operations and logistics.
• Participate in sales meetings to communicate pipeline and progress on sales opportunities

• 3+ years of experience in an external sales role, ideally in the construction industry.
• Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, within a high growth business.
• Confident, resilient and target driven.
• Identify leads, manage prospects and acquire new business.
• Support existing clients.
• Effectively demonstrate product line knowledge
• Meet established goals and sales targets.
• Experience working with building providers.

• Company car
• Pension
• Group life cover
• Health care cash plan
• Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Monthly company lunch
• Bike To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Career progression
• A friendly team-focused working environment