Trade Counter Sales (Cork) (30-33k+Bonus)

VANRATH has partnered with a leading producer of natural stone products with offices all over Ireland. This client is seeking a trade counter sales executive for the Cork branch. The team is expanding due to continued growth and investment.

Salary:
€30,000-€33,000 basic wage + Bonus (OTE of €2,000)

Responsibilities:

• Provide customers with information on company products at the trade counter, in order to increase sales within the Garden Division.
• Provide a comprehensive technical service to customers and enquirers, liaising with technical support to provide best possible outcome for the customer.
• Develop, install and maintain effective communication channels with current and potential customers.
• Deal with any customer complaints and liaise between the customers and the relevant departments to resolve.
• Specify customer needs, prepare and negotiate quotes and specifications.
• Provide support to sales representatives e.g. samples, quotes, orders and technical support.
• Generate sales of company products and services as opportunities are presented and new products arise.
• Promoting and sell the benefits of our brands to a range of stakeholders.
• Maintaining collaborative working practices, developing good rapport and effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Act an ambassador for the company values and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Generating new leads, developing new business

The Ideal Person:

• A minimum of Leaving Cert / GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in English and Maths
• A minimum of one years’ experience in a trade counter sales role (ideal)
• Construction / Construction product industry knowledge