Sales Executive Job Profile
A member of the PEL Group, 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 Senior Sales Executive for the Leinster 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
* Proven sales experience
* 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