Field Sales Representative

FRS Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment seeks a Field Sales Representative covering Midlands & South-East in Ireland. You will drive sales to building contractors and trade professionals across Tippe­rary, Kilkenny, Laois, and Offaly, building strong commercial relationships on-site and in offices.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in field sales within construction or hardware, with a proven ability to close deals and manage a defined territory. A full driving licence is required for on-site travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in field sales within construction or hardware.
• Strong network with building contractors and trade professionals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage territory, schedule, and pipeline.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business accounts with builders and developers.
• Grow relationships with existing trade customers for repeat business.
• Plan routes to maximize on-site and office meetings.
• Introduce new products and promotions to contractors with expert advice.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and KPIs.
• Monitor local construction activity, pricing, and trends.

Skills

Field sales

Negotiation

Communication

Territory management

Driving licence

Job description

Field Sales Representative – Construction & Building Supplies

Midlands & South-East

We are seeking an energetic, results-driven, and experienced Field Sales Representative to join our team on behalf of our client, a leading building provider opening a new branch during an exciting growth phase.

In this role, you will take ownership of a well-defined territory covering Tipperary, Kilkenny, Laois, and Offaly, driving sales and building strong commercial relationships directly with building contractors, trade professionals, and local projects. If you have a proven track record in field sales within the construction or hardware industry and a talent for closing deals, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, pitch, and secure new business accounts with building contractors and developers across your designated territory.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing trade customers, ensuring high levels of customer service, repeat business, and satisfaction.
• Effectively manage daily and weekly route planning to maximize face-to-face meetings on construction sites and in offices.
• Introduce new product lines, promotions, and technical solutions to contractors, providing expert advice on building supplies and hardware.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and KPIs.
• Keep a pulse on local construction activity, competitor pricing, and emerging market trends within the region.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of proven track record in a field sales role directly within the construction, hardware, builders' providers, or related building materials industry.
• Strong existing network or deep familiarity working with building contractors, sub-contractors, and trade professionals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build rapport on site and in the boardroom.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage your own territory, schedule, and pipeline autonomously.
• Full, clean driving licence