Regional Sales Manager - Munster
The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new sales from new and existing customers, retaining our existing customer base of FMCG retail outlets and SMEs nationwide. They must be capable of working on their own initiative in terms of finding and creating leads and have a pro-active approach to making sales.
Working as part of a nationwide sales team, the Sales Manager will manage and grow key relationships, identify new sales opportunities with SMEs and ensure excellent service is delivered at all times. They will work on various campaigns focused on new business acquisition and rolling out new products to existing and new customers nationwide as they come to market.
The Sales Manager will cover the counties of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Cork and Kerry.
Detailed Job Description
* You will set quarterly sales targets by the National Sales Manager, reviewed on an ongoing basis between the successful candidate and National Sales Manager.
* You will contact new customers nationwide to sell various products from our catalogue of financial products.
* An ability to source sales leads by researching and contacting potential clients by phone is a key requirement, as is gaining referrals from the existing customer base.
* You are responsible for growing the sales of various products, including merchant services and other product lines as demand necessitates, plus new products as they become available.
* You will maintain accurate records of daily sales and customer service calls.
* You will produce accurate and timely reports to management on the progress of sales – company, team & individual.
Role-related Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* A minimum of 3 years proven sales experience.
* Experience of payment services industry desirable.
* Technical selling skills and product knowledge are essential in all areas listed above.
* A good knowledge of the financial services market is advantageous.
* Familiarity with the sales process for low margin high volume products into the convenience retail market.
* Excellent Communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Self-motivated and pro-active.
* Relevant 3rd level qualification desirable.