Insurance Sales Representative

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists is seeking an ambitious Sales Representative to cover Leinster in a field-based capacity. You will own an assigned territory, nurture existing customer relationships, and actively grow the customer base.

You will travel regularly (4–5 days a week), drive revenue, achieve targets, and represent the company at industry events with a proactive, commercially minded approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Previous experience within the motor or insurance industry is essential.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Leinster.
• Full clean driving licence.

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.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Tools

CRM software

MS 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.