Sales & Development Executive 60kOTE Retail Dublin

Senior Sales & Business Development Executive – Dublin Our Client a privider of sporting footwear and accessories are looking for a senior sales and developmetn rep to drive their business forward.

Responsibilities
* Develop new business relationships help grow existing business.
* Reach sales targets.
* Present collections at showrooms to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails.
* Actively and successfully carry out lead generation: appointment setting; credentials pitch; information gathering; solutions and negotiations.
* Ensure all sales opportunities are captured, explored and qualified.
* Responsible for all aspects of new business development, supporting and working in tandem with CEO.
* Represent the Company at networking events to capture market intelligence as well as potential new brands.
* Keep abreast of footwear trends and issues affecting the sector.
* Create and be accountable for proposals, contracts and ensuring communication of standards are understood at retail level.
* Ensure training is given to all shop floor staff and the concept of the product is understood.
* Interact effectively with all staff ensuring you are fully and correctly briefed with campaigns/projects/marketing.
* Ensure all retailers respect our brand guidelines.
* Establish a good rapport with retailers/buyers/sales staff in each stockist by visiting on location.
Competencies required
* A minimum of 2-5 years experience in similar role, footwear would be a distinct advantage.
* Knowledge of the retail market.
* Proven success in sales ability with experience in selling and show full knowledge of the sales process.
* Excellent communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone and presentation.
* Understanding of business objectives including return on investment objectives.
* Ability to pitch effectively and have relevant presentation and or strategy for a successful result.
* Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
* Commercial awareness and have strong numerical skills.
* Capable to deliver on promises.
* Problem solving and possess the ability to generate ideas.
* Ability to cope with demands and prioritise tasks.
* Excellent organisational skills and time management skills.
* Work as a team player and also as an individual.
* Experience with ordering systems.
* Proficient in all Microsoft Office.
* Full, Clean Driving Licence as the role involves travelling.
* Possess a passport as overseas travel is likely.

Salary 42 -45k commission, car, laptop, mobile Package includes car allowance mobile and laptop If this role interests you please apply to this link below with CV or call Stephen 01 6114342 for a confidential conversation.