Safety Direct is a leading distributor of PPE, safety, and industrial products, supplying over 90,000 products to customers nationwide. We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive for the Munster region. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong team player to join a dynamic and fast-paced team.
Responsibilities
- Develop business relationships with new and existing customers
- Manage Key Accounts by delivering an excellent customer experience
- Increase business through focused market segmentation and targeting
- Advise customers on the technical benefits of our products
- Meet personal and team sales targets
- Research opportunities and generate or follow through on sales leads
- Attend meetings, sales events and training to keep abreast of the latest developments
- Provide reports and territory analysis to management
- Maintain and expand client database within your assigned territory on CRM
- Develop and maintain a robust knowledge of the product portfolio
- Work closely with internal colleagues as part of a cross-functional team
- All other duties as assigned
Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position
- 3rd level qualification: degree or equivalent is an advantage
- Track record of over-achieving targets
- Experience working with CRM packages
- Familiarity with different sales techniques and pipeline management
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and driven
- The ability to multitask and to ensure projects are carried out to a high standard
- Identify customer needs and maximise sales opportunities
- Confidence to discuss the benefits and features of our products
- Good communication, organisational and administration skills
- Flexible and pro-active attitude
- Ability to embrace new ideas / initiatives when they arise