Internal & Retail Sales Executive

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

• Manage inbound and outbound sales calls professionally and efficiently;
• Convert enquiries into confirmed sales using a consultative selling approach;
• Meet and exceed agreed sales and margin targets;
• Up-sell and cross-sell across the hardware and construction product range.

Business Development

• Develop large-scale construction and self-build accounts;
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities;
• Investigate opportunities via the CIS platform and proactively develop leads;
• Build and manage your own structured sales pipeline;
• Build long-term relationships with contractors, builders, and self-build clients.

CRM & Lead Management

• Use CRM systems daily to log activity, track leads, and manage follow-ups;
• Maintain accurate customer and project records;
• Monitor quotation performance and conversion ratios;
• Ensure structured pipeline management and timely follow-up.

Order Processing & Coordination

• Prepare accurate quotations and process customer orders;
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and pricing;
• Liaise with warehouse and delivery teams to ensure smooth fulfilment;
• Support internal reporting and sales performance tracking.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus commission opportunities (DOE);
• Full-time, permanent position;
• Supportive and collaborative team environment;
• Career progression within a growing and ambitious business;
• 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

• Knowledge of hardware products and construction materials;
• Experience working with builders, contractors, or self-build customers;
• 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.

Interested?
If this sounds like you, please contact Kimberly de Ruiter on 086 467 2393 or send your CV directly to [email protected]. For further details or to discuss other opportunities, feel free to get in touch.