Job description
Are you a commercially driven, detail-oriented sales professional with experience in hardware or construction materials? We are seeking an Internal & Retail Sales Executive to join a well-established and expanding hardware and building supplies business. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, offering strong earning potential and long-term career progression.
Organisation
Our client is a trusted supplier within the hardware and construction materials sector, known for their strong local presence, expert product knowledge, and commitment to customer service. Supplying trade professionals, contractors, self-build clients, and the general public, they pride themselves on reliability and commercial expertise. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a motivated Internal & Retails Sales executive to support retail operations while proactively driving new business development.
Responsibilities
As a key member of the sales team, you will:
Sales & Revenue Generation
1. Manage inbound and outbound sales calls professionally and efficiently;
2. Convert enquiries into confirmed sales using a consultative selling approach;
3. Meet and exceed agreed sales and margin targets;
4. Up-sell and cross-sell across the hardware and construction product range.
Business Development
5. Develop large-scale construction and self-build accounts;
6. Identify and pursue new project opportunities;
7. Investigate opportunities via the CIS platform and proactively develop leads;
8. Build and manage your own structured sales pipeline;
9. Build long-term relationships with contractors, builders, and self-build clients.
CRM & Lead Management
10. Use CRM systems daily to log activity, track leads, and manage follow-ups;
11. Maintain accurate customer and project records;
12. Monitor quotation performance and conversion ratios;
13. Ensure structured pipeline management and timely follow-up.
Order Processing & Coordination
14. Prepare accurate quotations and process customer orders;
15. Follow up on outstanding quotes and pricing;
16. Liaise with warehouse and delivery teams to ensure smooth fulfilment;
17. Support internal reporting and sales performance tracking.
Benefits
18. Competitive salary plus commission opportunities (DOE);
19. Full-time, permanent position;
20. Supportive and collaborative team environment;
21. Career progression within a growing and ambitious business;
22. Strong local market presence and established customer base.
Criteria
Essential
* Previous experience in internal sales, telesales, retail sales, or construction-related sales;
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills;
* Proven ability to generate and develop new business;
* Experience using CRM systems and managing a structured sales pipeline;
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail;
* Target-driven, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
Desirable
23. Knowledge of hardware products and construction materials;
24. Experience working with builders, contractors, or self-build customers;
25. Familiarity with the CIS construction information platform.
This position would also suit someone from a trade background who is commercially minded and looking to transition into a more sales-focused, business development role.