The Company A well-established hardware and building supplies business in Newcastle West is seeking a Trade Sales Assistant to join its growing team. The company supplies a wide range of products to both trade and retail customers and has built a strong reputation for customer service and product expertise.
The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting trade sales growth by developing relationships with existing customers while identifying new business opportunities. The role combines trade counter sales, customer relationship management, telesales activity, and supporting the external sales team. This is a target-driven position suited to a commercially minded individual who enjoys working with customers, identifying opportunities, and following through on sales leads.
Responsibilities
Provide professional and knowledgeable service to trade customers at the trade counter
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing trade clients
Identify opportunities to increase sales and grow customer accounts
Generate new business leads through online platforms, industry networks, and telesales activity
Manage and update CRM systems to track leads, customer interactions, and sales opportunities
Prepare quotations for the external sales team and follow up to convert opportunities into sales
Assist with order processing and customer enquiries
Provide product advice and support to customers across hardware and building materials
Support the wider team with retail and trade counter operations as required
Requirements
Previous experience in sales, hardware, building materials, or trade environments preferred
Strong sales ability with good commercial awareness
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Highly organised with strong follow-through on tasks and commitments
Ability to work on own initiative and manage priorities effectively
Comfortable using CRM systems and conducting telesales activity
Target-driven with motivation to achieve commission-based incentives
The Offer
Salary: €32,000 - €36,000 depending on experience
Commission and performance-related bonus
Employee discount
Full-time, permanent role in a busy and supportive environment
Location Requirement: Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, or be willing to relocate before starting.
