Construction Sales Representative

ID Recruitment are working with a leading construction industry supplier in Galway to recruit a Sales Representative.

The role which will be based in Tuam, Galway will be responsible for selling products and services to customers both on the road and in the office.

This role is for someone who understands the construction industry and thrives in a fast-paced sales environment and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In return, you will receive an attractive remuneration package as well as career progression opportunities as the company continues to grow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working within a fast-paced internal sales environment, you will be the customer's first point of contact
• Ensuring a high level of customer care and attention to detail when dealing with clients
• Continuously building the company’s client base
• Maintaining close contact with new and existing customers in order to promote further business
• Travel to both new and existing customers promoting the products and services of the business while identifying customers requirements and how best to meet them
• Building and maintaining customer relationships while maximising sales opportunities
• Maintaining excellent knowledge of the business’s products and services and answering any queries from new and existing customers
• Prepare quotations based on customer requirements, face to face, on the phone and via mail
• Follow up on quotations and preparation of documentation should the quotation become an order
• Ensure that all paperwork has been processed correctly
• Maintaining effective communications with clients ensuring successful delivery of all equipment
• Answering phones and mail efficiently and effectively to maximise sales
• Advise manager of marketing information, including competitors’ activities and pricing by means of weekly reports and briefing meetings
• Other sales and admin duties as requested

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years proven track record of sales and business development in the construction industry
• Experience in building trade and dealing with end users, contractors, and construction engineering companies desirable
• Structured individual with a proactive and results-oriented approach to sales
• Excellent selling and negotiation skills
• Excellent IT literacy, including analytic data handling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full drivers license