Sales and Retention Agent

Beauparc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda in Ireland is seeking a Sales & Retention Agent (Dual-Skill Role) to join our growing team at Millennium Park. You will handle both inbound and outbound sales, attract new business, and drive customer loyalty to retain existing accounts.

The role requires strong outbound telesales experience, a customer‑focused mindset, and the ability to meet sales and retention KPIs while delivering excellent service to our clients and community partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sales experience, preferably in telesales or retention roles.
• Proven success in cold calling, customer win-backs, and inbound sales conversion.
• Strong retention skills with the ability to diffuse customer concerns and reinforce value propositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage both inbound and outbound sales inquiries professionally and effectively.
• Proactively engage with new prospects and former customers to drive conversions and win-back campaigns.
• Support customer retention efforts by identifying at-risk customers and offering tailored solutions to retain business.
• Meet and exceed individual and team targets for sales and customer retention.
• Utilize MS Office tools to manage customer data, sales leads, and generate accurate reports.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to achieve common goals.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and market trends to better serve customer needs.

Skills

Inbound and outbound sales

Cold calling

Retention skills

MS Office

Excellent communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Sales & Retention Agent (Dual-Skill Role)
Location:Millennium Park
Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Who Are We?

At Panda, Ireland's largest waste management business, we invite you to join our team and experience a career that champions environmental excellence while harmonising tradition and innovation. Be part of a team that values strong connections and supports one another.

We are committed to leading the way in sustainable waste management and recycling solutions. Embrace our innovative spirit as we work together to preserve our environment and build a greener future for generations to come.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Telesales & Retention Agentto join our growing team. This is a dual-skill role, responsible for bothinbound and outbound salesas well ascustomer loyalty and retention. You will play a key role in attracting new business, converting inbound leads, and proactively engaging with existing or previous customers to retain their business.

This position requires strong outbound telesales experience, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to meet sales and retention KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bothinbound and outboundsales inquiries professionally and effectively.
• Proactively engage with new prospects and former customers to drive conversions andwin-back campaigns.
• Support customer retention efforts by identifying at-risk customers and offering tailored solutions to retain business.
• Meet and exceed individual and team targets for sales and customer retention.
• Utilize MS Office tools to manage customer data, sales leads, and generate accurate reports.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to achieve common goals.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and market trends to better serve customer needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of sales experience, preferably in telesales or retention roles.
• Proven success incold calling, customer win-backs, and inbound sales conversion.
• Strongretention skills, with the ability to diffuse customer concerns and reinforce value propositions.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven, self-motivated, and adaptable to a fast-paced sales environment.
• Strong English language skills (written and spoken).

Join Panda and be part of a team that’s driving positive environmental change – one conversation at a time.

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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