Caesarstone is a designer and manufacturer of premium engineered stone surfaces. These include low silica and silica free materials, as well as porcelain surfaces. The brand has a reputation as a global design leader, as well as providing the best customer service to channel partners and consumers in IrelandTo keep up with the growing demand for our quartz and porcelain countertops we have an exciting opportunity for aSales Managerto join our successful team inIreland.Working within a regional team you will be responsible for maximising the sales of Caesarstone colours in kitchen studios and fabricators within theEast of Ireland. The ideal candiate would be suitably located to cover Meath to Wexford.They will have the skills to increase sales revenue, and maximise volume sales to fabricators and servicing fabricator accounts. They will set up terms, provide quotations and any marketing collateral. An important part of the role is sustaining current and forming new relationships with clients. You will be responsible for demand creation through the kitchen and bathroom (K&B) channel and will support the kitchen designers in effectively promoting Caesarstone at the point of sale. This is a great opportunity to utilise your account management skills and elevate customer accounts to the next levelRESPONSIBILITIES:Analyse the market on an ongoing basis to ensure proper understanding of ALL competitor information and segmentationAchieve team sales revenue, average selling price (ASP) and slab volume targets as agreed with Regional Sales ManagerRetain and grow business with all existing accounts and new accounts. Evaluate accounts by potential, loyalty and willingness to work with CaesarstoneIdentify and develop new business opportunitiesMaximise sales and specification of Caesarstone productsProvision and maintenance of current samples and other marketing collateral at point of sale. Implementing the marketing exposure strategy to drive demandEducate customers on product properties, use and applications, so that they in turn will influence consumers positively to choose Caesarstone.Ensure that promotional product displays are implemented and maintained at the point of saleGather market information from clients on their use of Caesarstone and other brands, regarding quality, color selection, service, installationUnderstands company capabilities and service, and effectively communicates all offerings to the customer.Keep an up-to-date and accurate database (CRM) on all customer accounts; capture appropriate details of activitiesFull training will be given in order for youto provide product knowledge sessions with the designers, and promote the Caesarstone colour collection.The position will require some travel and overnight staysWe will provide you with a company car, lap top and mobile phoneRemuneration:Competitive bonus25 days annual leave + bank holidaysHoliday purchase scheme (additional 5 days per year)Private HealthcareLife AssurancePaid annual health checkIncreased employer pension contributions & Salary Sacrifice SchemeRequirements:EssentialAt least 2 years sales experience in a business to business or business to consumer environmentA minimum of 3 years business to business sales experience within the kitchen & bathroom or work surfaces industry. Experience of working with a premium brandExcellent interpersonal, communication and time management skillsComputer literacy experience of Microsoft Word, Outlook and ExcelBasic sales and training skillsAbility to journey plan in given areaA full clean driving licence is requiredDesirableCommercial awarenessA knowledge of the kitchen & bathroom or work surfaces industry.