About us
Store Design is an established and dynamic commercial shopfitting company, specialising in design, furniture manufacturing and premium quality display systems. Situated in Dublin 24 with over 30 years' experience in providing shop furniture, display systems and joinery to the retail and commercial interior sector.
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Overview
The Business Development executive position involves growing number of leads through social media channels, cold calling, referral relationships and new sales strategies.
We are looking for an ambitious, driven, self-motivated individual to work on developing and growing actual business. This is ideal for someone who thrives in a design-led environment and enjoys working closely with architects, designers and contractors to influence specifications and secure sales.
Responsibilities
* Manage a sales pipeline of new business opportunities and a few existing accounts
* Generate new business accounts by prospecting and networking
* Must have well-established contacts in the retail sector and a broad database of clients, Designers and architects within the industry
* Ability to sell premium products and consult clients on how to create a coherent customer/brand environment that matches the company's vision of brand identity
* Serve as an expert of retail shopfitting and provide technical advice to clients
* Customize and tailor product solutions to meet the client's vision and brand identity
* Discuss and liaise closely with the design and execution teams throughout the process to ensure that client requirements are met
* Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and track performance against targets.
Qualification & Experience
* 5+ years of sales and business development experience within the retail shopfitting (Store Fixturing) sector
* A background in design would help
* Excellent at networking and new lead generation / active contact with architects, retail customers and visual merchandisers
* Ability to read architectural drawings, specifications and create & deliver presentations tailored to audience needs
* Technically sound, aware of materials such as metal, wood, glass and light / able to judge, taking measurements in specific locations
* Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office
* Excellent written and communication skills
Essentials
* A full driving Licence
* Excellent spoken and written English
* Ability to work under pressure, flexibly and independently on own initiative
* This role will require domestic travel and flexible working hours
* Ongoing flexibility and interest in career progression and development is required
Remuneration
The remuneration package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and achievement record and will strongly reward any motivated self-starter.
Remuneration to include: -
* Competitive Salary
* Travel Allowance
* Commission paid based sales margins
* Other benefit package depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: €35,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Food allowance
* Free or subsidised travel
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Education:
* Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
* Sales: 5 years (preferred)
* Business development: 5 years (preferred)
* Commercial Furniture Sales: 5 years (preferred)
* Visual design: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
* Fluent English (preferred)
Work Location: In person