Insurance Sales Representative

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists; Kildare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists seeks an ambitious Sales Representative to cover Leinster in a field-based role. You will own an assigned territory, build relationships and actively grow the customer base while managing your own schedule and travel.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in sales or account management, with a proven track record of meeting targets. Experience in motor or insurance sectors is a strong plus, and full clean driving licence is assumed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in sales, business development or account management (3+ years).
• Experience in motor or insurance industry is essential.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Independent, field-based sales with ability to manage a territory and travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing customers and business partners in Leinster.
• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets.
• Generate leads through networking and referrals.
• Conduct regular customer visits and product presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Time management

Self-motivation

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Representative to join an established and growing business in a field-based sales role covering Leinster.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional who enjoys being out on the road, building relationships and identifying new business opportunities. You will take ownership of an assigned territory, developing existing customer relationships while actively growing the customer base.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, commercially focused and comfortable managing their own schedule, with regular travel throughout the region (typically 4–5 days per week).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing customers and business partners across the assigned territory.
• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth and achieve agreed sales targets.
• Proactively generate leads through networking, referrals and other business development activities.
• Conduct regular customer visits, meetings and product presentations.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and product knowledge to customers.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and expand the customer base.
• Monitor market activity, industry developments and competitor trends.
• Maintain accurate customer records and provide regular sales updates and reporting to management.
• Represent the business professionally at relevant industry events and networking opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Previous experience within the motor or insurance industry is essential.
• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to identifying opportunities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based territory.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Leinster.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.