Field Sales Representative

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Sales Representative to drive growth in the retrofit construction sector in Ireland. You will identify opportunities, engage customers, and manage the sales process from enquiry to project completion.

The role requires knowledge of construction or building solutions, a trade background is desirable, and you will communicate technical solutions clearly to homeowners, contractors and stakeholders while building trusted relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in construction, energy efficiency, or related sectors.
• Trade background is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of retrofit construction principles and energy-efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, cold calling.
• Conduct customer site visits and energy assessments.
• Prepare and present professional proposals and quotations.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales opportunities.
• Maintain records of sales activity and pipeline progress.
• Build relationships with customers and industry stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry developments and sustainability trends.

Skills

Sales experience

Construction knowledge

Energy efficiency

BER certification experience

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Job description

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for sustainability, energy efficiency, and improving the built environment? We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Sales Representative to join a growing team within the rapidly expanding retrofit construction sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a consultative sales approach, building strong customer relationships, and working with innovative solutions that help transform homes and buildings into more energy-efficient, comfortable spaces.

About the Role

As a Sales Representative, you will play a key role in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, engaging with customers, and managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to project completion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction or building solutions, with a trade background highly desirable. This knowledge will allow you to understand customer needs, communicate technical solutions effectively, and build trusted relationships with homeowners, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve agreed revenue targets
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, cold calling, and other prospecting activities
• Conduct customer site visits and energy assessments
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable retrofit solutions
• Prepare and present professional proposals and quotations
• Negotiate contracts and successfully close sales opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, customer interactions, and pipeline progress
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry stakeholders
• Keep up to date with industry developments, regulations, and sustainability trends

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within construction, energy efficiency, building materials, or a related sector
• Practical experience or background in a trade is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of retrofit construction principles and energy-efficient solutions
• Experience with energy assessments or BER certification would be an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert opportunities
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of managing your own workload
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers

What's on Offer:

• Company van provided
• Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative industry
• Career development and progression opportunities
• The chance to contribute to projects that improve energy efficiency and sustainability
• Work alongside a passionate and dedicated team

If you are an experienced salesperson with a passion for construction, sustainability, and delivering solutions that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.