Plant & Machinery Sales Representative

Rice Transport & Commercial Repairs Ltd; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice Transport & Commercial Repairs Ltd, operating as Rice Equipment Sales, is seeking a Plant & Machinery Sales Representative in Ireland. This full-time role involves engaging with customers, understanding machinery needs, and recommending agricultural, construction, and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities include managing inquiries, quotations, demonstrations, and lead follow-up to close sales. You will coordinate with service and parts teams, maintain records, and support showroom

Qualifications

• Strong sales and customer relationship skills, including the ability to identify customer needs and negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of agricultural, construction, or industrial plant and machinery, with the ability to explain technical features in clear, practical terms.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach to in-person, phone, and email interactions.
• Full, clean driving licence

Responsibilities

• Engage with new and existing customers to assess machinery needs and provide solutions.
• Prepare quotations and conduct product demonstrations.
• Follow up on leads to close sales and maintain records of customer interactions.
• Coordinate with service and parts teams to ensure customer satisfaction and showroom presentation.
• Attend industry events and support promotional activities to grow the customer base.

Skills

Strong sales skills

Customer relationship

Machinery knowledge

Driving licence

Sales experience (agri/industrial)

Job description

Company Description Rice Transport & Commercial Repairs Ltd, operating as Rice Equipment Sales, is a trusted Irish supplier of premium agricultural, construction, and industrial machinery. The company is known for its focus on quality, reliability, and strong after-sales support. Customers rely on Rice Equipment Sales for durable equipment, expert advice, and responsive service. Team members work in a professional environment where long-term customer relationships and high service standards are a priority.

Role Description The Plant & Machinery Sales Representative is a full-time role. The position involves engaging with new and existing customers, understanding their machinery needs, and recommending suitable agricultural, construction, and industrial equipment. Day-to-day tasks include managing sales inquiries, preparing quotations, conducting product demonstrations, and following up on leads to close sales. The role also requires maintaining accurate records of customer interactions, coordinating with service and parts teams, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. The Sales Representative will contribute to showroom presentation, attend relevant industry events when needed, and support promotional activities to grow the customer base.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and customer relationship skills, including the ability to identify customer needs and negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of agricultural, construction, or industrial plant and machinery, with the ability to explain technical features in clear, practical terms.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach to in-person, phone, and email interactions.
• Full, clean driving licence
• Previous experience in equipment, automotive, or commercial sales is highly desirable; experience in the agricultural or construction sector is an advantage.