Sales Executive
Safety Direct is a leading distributor of PPE, safety and industrial products, supplying over 90,000 products nationwide. We are recruiting for a Sales Executive in the Munster region.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop business relationships with new and existing customers.
* Manage Key Accounts by delivering an excellent customer experience.
* Increase business through market segmentation and targeting.
* Advise customers on product technical benefits.
* Meet sales targets.
* Research opportunities and generate or follow up on sales leads.
* Attend meetings, sales events and training to stay up-to-date.
* Provide reports and territory analysis to management.
* Maintain and expand client database within your assigned territory.
* Develop and maintain knowledge of the product portfolio.
* Work closely with internal colleagues as part of a cross-functional team.
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
* Third-level qualification: degree or equivalent is advantageous.
* Proven sales experience.
* Track record of exceeding targets.
* Experience working with CRM packages.
* Familiarity with different sales techniques and pipeline management.
* Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
* Self-motivated and driven.
* Able to multitask and ensure projects are completed to a high standard.
* Identify customer needs and maximise sales opportunities.
* Confidence to discuss product benefits.
* Good communication, organisational and administration skills.
* Flexible and proactive attitude.
* Able to embrace new ideas and initiatives.