Technical Sales Executive

Collins McNicholas Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Full-time employment

Specialist product training across a–?

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group in Sandyford, Dublin 18 is seeking a Technical Sales Executive to manage showroom enquiries, develop technical solutions and progress opportunities from consultation through to quotation and order handover.

The ideal candidate will combine technical product knowledge with commercial sense to deliver tailored window and door solutions, interpreting architectural drawings and coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within construction/building products, architecture, or related industry.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and project specifications to support accurate quotations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with customers, architects and contractors.
• Detail-oriented with pricing, specifications and commercial proposals.

Responsibilities

• Managing showroom enquiries, consultations and sales opportunities; identify customer requirements and propose suitable window/door solutions.
• Preparing, reviewing and issuing detailed sales quotations, technical specs, pricing proposals and revisions.
• Interpreting architectural drawings, plans and project specs to establish product requirements and support accurate quotations.
• Providing customers with technical product information, guidance on materials, finishes and performance.
• Following up on quotations to convert opportunities into orders; building long-term relationships.
• Coordinating with internal teams (sales, technical, operations, installation) for accurate specs and pricing.
• Maintaining records of customer interactions, quotations, pipeline activity and order progress.
• Resolving technical queries and ensuring proposed solutions meet customer requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with pricing policies and health and safety standards.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Communication skills

Reading architectural drawings

Quotation preparation

CRM systems

MS Office proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Technical Sales Executive

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established premium window and door business as a Technical Sales Executive based in Sandyford, Dublin 18. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a negotiable salary, with the opportunity to develop a career in technical sales within the construction, architectural and home improvement sectors.

The Technical Sales Executive will play a key role in managing customer enquiries, developing technical sales solutions and progressing opportunities from initial consultation through to quotation and order handover. Working with premium window and door systems, the successful candidate will combine commercial awareness, technical product knowledge and a consultative approach to deliver tailored solutions for customers.

This role offers the opportunity to build strong customer relationships, work closely with internal teams and develop specialist knowledge of high-quality window and door products within an established Irish business.

As a Technical Sales Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Managing showroom enquiries, customer consultations and sales opportunities, identifying customer requirements and recommending suitable window and door solutions

• Preparing, reviewing and issuing detailed sales quotations, technical specifications, pricing proposals and revisions

• Interpreting architectural drawings, plans and project specifications to establish product requirements and support accurate quotations

• Providing customers with technical product information, including guidance on materials, finishes, performance characteristics and available options

• Managing customer enquiries and following up on quotations to convert sales opportunities into confirmed orders

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, architects, builders, contractors, installers and other relevant stakeholders

• Coordinating with internal sales, technical, operations and installation teams to ensure specifications, pricing and order details are accurate

• Monitoring sales opportunities and maintaining accurate records of customer interactions, quotations, pipeline activity and order progress

• Supporting the resolution of technical queries and ensuring proposed solutions align with customer requirements and relevant product specifications

• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, pricing policies, health and safety requirements and applicable technical standards

• Delivering a professional customer experience throughout the sales process, from initial enquiry and technical consultation through to order confirmation and handover

The ideal Technical Sales Executive will have:

• Experience in a technical sales, sales executive, internal sales or customer-facing commercial role, ideally within construction, building products, windows and doors, architectural products or a related industry

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to understand customer requirements and present appropriate technical solutions

• The ability to prepare accurate quotations, interpret specifications and manage pricing information with a high level of attention to detail

• Experience reading architectural plans, technical drawings or construction specifications, or the ability to develop this skill

• A commercially minded approach, with the confidence to manage sales enquiries, follow up opportunities and contribute to revenue growth

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple customer enquiries, quotations and deadlines simultaneously

• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, with experience using CRM or sales management systems an advantage

• An interest in construction, architecture, interiors or premium home improvement products

• A proactive, professional and customer-focused attitude, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues

What's on offer:

• Negotiable salary, dependent on experience

• Full-time, permanent employment

• Specialist product and technical training across premium window and door systems

• The opportunity to develop expertise in technical sales, construction products and architectural solutions

• A varied role combining customer consultation, technical specifications, quotations and sales development

• The opportunity to build long-term relationships with customers and industry professionals

• Career development opportunities within an established premium window and door business

• A collaborative working environment with support from an experienced sales and technical team