Sales Executive

Red Chair Recruitment; Tralee; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment in Tralee is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Executive to join our busy team. You will deliver a high-quality customer experience, manage enquiries from initial contact through to sale, and build long-term customer relationships in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.

The role focuses on identifying customer needs, tailoring product solutions, and following up on opportunities to maximise sales.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a sales or customer-facing role.
• Strong communication skills, both on the phone and in person.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to meeting needs and targets.
• Ability to explain products and tailor solutions to customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries via phone, email and in person.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, delivering friendly and professional service.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products and services.
• Prepare quotations, process sales and maintain accurate customer records.
• Proactively follow up on enquiries and leads to maximise sales opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to generate additional sales and develop existing customer relationships.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and contribute to team and business objectives.
• Handle customer queries efficiently and resolve issues positively and professionally.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge to confidently advise customers.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Provide general administrative and sales support to the wider team.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Target-driven

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Sales Executive to join our busy team in Tralee. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has a passion for sport, and thrives in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an excellent customer experience, managing enquiries from initial contact through to sale, and building strong, long-term relationships with customers. You will play a key role in identifying customer needs, providing tailored solutions, following up on opportunities and contributing to the overall growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries via phone, email and in person.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, delivering a friendly and professional service at every stage.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products and services.
• Prepare quotations, process sales and maintain accurate customer records.
• Proactively follow up on enquiries and leads to maximise sales opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to generate additional sales and develop existing customer relationships.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and contribute to the achievement of team and business objectives.
• Handle customer queries efficiently and resolve any issues in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge to confidently advise customers.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners where required to ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Provide general administrative and sales support to the wider team.

Key Requirements

• At least 1 year's experience in a sales, customer service or similar customer-facing role.
• Confident and professional communication skills, both on the phone and face-to-face.
• A strong customer service mindset with a genuine desire to understand and meet customer needs.
• Comfortable working towards sales targets and identifying opportunities to convert enquiries into sales.

The salary for this position is in the range of €30,000-32,000.