Independent Sales Representative

Independent Sales Representative

Company description

FF GROUP TOOL INDUSTRIES is a well-known, fast-growing, tools supplier with extensive experience and know-how of the tools industry and deep knowledge of tools design and construction, holding a highly competitive portfolio of four known brands with a vast range of products, including but not limited to hand tools, hand tools and power tools accessories, paint tools, fixings and fasteners, security items, etc

Our products are sold in many countries around the world through our continuously expanding sales network, gaining the trust of an increasing number of satisfied customers.

http://www.benman-tools.com/

http://www.ffgroup-tools.com/

http://www.morris-deco.com/

http://www.hugo-locks.com/

Job Description

If you are a self-motivated entrepreneurial person or an office and you want to sell FF GROUP’s 4 brands exclusively or at the same time with other non-competitive or supplementary brands, then, you are the right person.

Based on your experience and your existing clientele the market segment of the distribution channel assigned to you will be discussed, which may include wholesalers, DIY big or local chains or independent hardware stores. The geographic area will be also determined based on candidate’s profile.

FF GROUP’s administrative office will assist you in all of your efforts offering back office assistance, market penetration planning, campaigns, marketing material, so that to aim and focus all efforts in generating new business opportunities and an increasing revenues stream.

Tasks

Market Research, Marketing plan and formation of Commercial Policy

Develop company’s business-advancement in Ireland

In-depth knowledge of Ireland’s tools market, key players, sales channels, regional key features, while holding an active and updated clients’ list of wholesalers, DIY chain stores, hardware and independent stores

High skills and ability to form, manage and evaluate a sales team (if the candidate has already a setup and operating sales team, it is considered as a strong asset and big plus for this position)

Continuous training and build-up of knowledge base for the existing and new products and their applications, which will enable the candidate to realize business opportunities

Requirements

At least 8 years work experience in a sales environment preferably in the hand tools or building materials industry

Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Economics or in relevant area (Master degree, is considered as an asset)

Expert knowledge on the steps of the sales process

Results-oriented & Self-disciplined

Irish & English fluent written & spoken (Proficiency)

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage deadlines

Strong communication skills

Willingness and ability to travel regularly by air and/or car around Ireland, with overnight stays, as business dictates

Computer skills and skype meeting are required

Ability to travel to FF GROUP’s headquarters and also to visit customers along with our area manager

                                    www.ffgroup-toolindustries.com