Technical Sales Person

Uniting Holding; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

Bonus structure

Company car

Laptop

Pension scheme

Sports & social clubs

Job summary

A leading electrical components distributor in Ireland is seeking a Technical Sales Person to join their External Sales team. This role involves managing customer relationships and driving sales through proactive engagement with panel builders and contractors. Candidates should have strong B2B sales experience, ideally in electrical sales, and should demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service. The position offers a strong base salary, bonus structure, company car, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales skills and experience required.
• Experience in electrical sales or similar is preferred.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Directly sell electrical components to various customers.
• Maintain relationships with key customers and take new orders.
• Develop new sales opportunities through proactive contact and support.

Skills

B2B sales skills

Electrical sales experience

Customer service excellence

CRM system proficiency

General IT skills

Job description

TECHNICAL SALES PERSON

Our client, Ireland’s leading independent importer & distributor of electrical components and supplies with a nationwide branch network, is currently looking to recruit a Technical Sales Person with strong industry experience and a technical qualification, preferably.

Join the External Sales team with this innovative, successful and highly reputable Irish owned company to benefit from great working environment & career prospects they offer!

KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Direct sales of electrical components to panel builders, electrical contractors, OEM's, wholesalers etc
• Visit key customers to maintain relationships, take new orders, following up with quality responses, arranging further client meetings, preparing quotations, negotiating sales & closing deals
• Visit lapsed customers in your territory
• Business development - developing new sales through proactive customer contact and excellent customer support
• Liaise with and support inside sales/counter/stores teams and fellow regional sales executives
• Ensure customer delivery schedules are met
• Managing the return of warranty and service exchange parts
• Delivering professional and efficient customer service at all timesMarket and competitor analysis
• Attending trade shows & representing the company at industry events

Sales Calls

• Set out and follow a plan to actively make 16-20 face to face sales calls per week and ensure each call is reported under CRM reporting system.
• Sales calls to be planned each Friday for the following week and Fridays should be used to follow up actions/quotes from the previous week.
• Sales calls should be carried out in a professional manner and where possible appointments should always be made in advance(if appropriate)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates will have proven B2B sales skills and experience
• Experience of electrical sales or very similar e.g. motor factors, engineered products
• Commitment to customer service excellence
• Strong CRM system and general IT skills

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Rewarding job in a thriving, vibrant company
• Strong base salary and bonus structure
• Company car & laptop
• Pension scheme
• Sports & social clubs