We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious experienced Pharma Sales professional to join our growing sales team at JBS Group. The ideal candidate will be based in the midlands area to cover both the Dublin and Galway area.

Who are JBS?

JBS Group is one of the largest suppliers of Safety, Uniform and Hygiene products in Ireland. With 13 separate offices and warehouses in UK and Ireland and an annual turnover c € 60 million, we enjoy a strong market presence and offer competitive and relevant products and services to both public and private sectors. We have strong growth and have plans for continued development. JBS group are ISO 9001, 14,001 and 18,001 accredited and have a proven track record in ethical trading and Corporate Social Responsibility. Our people are a mix of experienced and progressive team members and we are always looking to recruit like-minded individuals with a view to long term employment that benefits both parties

Focus of the Role

The successful applicant will manage an established customer base in the Dublin and West of Ireland area and be should be comfortable with both managing existing customer base and developing new accounts.

Key Attributes

·         High performer in the Pharma sales/account management role, who is highly target driven & motivated.

·         Experienced in working within a fast paced field sales environment

·         Exceptional communication and listening skills

·         Quick learner

·         Customer Focused with a willingness to spend face to face time with our clients

·         Successful track record in sales

·         Must be organised and comfortable with maintenance of key information on all accounts and prospects

Key Responsibilities

·         Actively call on existing end user clients in the Munster area

·         Evaluate and call on prospects in the Pharma sector with a view to developing new business, bringing those prospects through the full sales cycles

·         Updating the CRM system with all relevant customer and sales activity on a daily basis

·         Preparation of quotations (this is also supported by the relevant branch)

·         Upselling into existing customer base

·         Research your target market to generate leads, prospecting and prioritizing leads

·         Effectively managing a pipeline of prospects, and accurately report progress through our CRM

The Essentials

·         Previous experience in selling to Pharma sector is must.

·          Previous experience in the use of a CRM system would be an advantage

·         A proven track record in sales development with prospect accounts within the Pharma sector.

·         Knowledge and deployment of an end to end sales process would be desirable

·         Excellent reporting & networking skills.

·         Proven track record in achieving sales targets within specific deadlines.

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques

What we offer you:

·         Attractive Package that is commensurate with experience (€50k - €55k per annum)

·         Company Car

·         Mobile Phone

·         Laptop

·         Training & Development in the role

·         20 days annual leave per annum

·         Performance Related Bonus Structure