Field Sales Representative

FRS Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Field Sales Representative for the Midlands & South-East region in Ireland, covering Tipperary, Kilkenny, Laois, and Offaly. The role focuses on driving sales with building contractors and trade professionals, delivering expert advice on building supplies and hardware.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in field sales within construction, a strong contractor network, and proven negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven field sales experience in construction/hardware
• Strong network with building contractors and trade professionals
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, pitch, and secure new business with contractors and developers across the territory
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing trade customers and ensure high service levels
• Plan daily/weekly routes to maximise face-to-face meetings on sites and offices
• Introduce new product lines, promotions, and technical solutions to contractors
• Aim to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and KPIs
• Monitor local construction activity, competitor pricing, and market trends in the region

Skills

Field sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Territory management

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.