LOCATION: LAOIS

Our client, in the construction industry, is seeking to hire an Internal Sales Manager. They are a leading innovator in the construction supply industry and specializes in the design, fabrication, and delivery of high-quality reinforcement solutions. With advanced manufacturing facilities and a strong presence across Ireland and the UK
This role is ideal for a proven professional with a strong record of accomplishment in business development in the construction sector.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• (Alternatively, a technical or engineering degree with relevant commercial experience.)
• Additional certifications in Sales Management, CRM systems, or Leadership (preferred).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years in internal sales, sales operations, or commercial roles, ideally within construction, building materials, or manufacturing.
• At least 2 years in a sales leadership or team management role across multiple locations.
• Proven success in outbound sales strategy development and execution.
• Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Pipedrive).

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities, including onboarding and training.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of reinforcement solutions and related products.
• Proficient in pipeline management, territory planning, and sales forecasting.
• High commercial awareness, including knowledge of pricing models and margin control.
• Strong customer relationship management and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Effective time and priority management across regions and functions.

• Lead and manage an internal sales team across Ireland and the UK, ensuring performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Build a high-performing sales culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, processes, and performance standards to drive revenue growth and operational excellence.
• Oversee outbound sales development, customer engagement, and order execution processes.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of CRM systems; drive adoption, compliance, and data integrity.
• Coordinate closely with field-based Business Development Managers, estimating, and production teams.
• Provide structured training, coaching, and onboarding for new and existing team members.
• Manage team workload, prioritize sales activities, and ensure timely quote and order processing.
• Act as the escalation point for customer issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Develop tactical sales plans and monitor pipeline activity and conversion rates.
• Produce regular reports on team productivity, sales performance, and market insights.
• Maintain alignment with commercial leadership on strategy, capacity planning, and customer targeting.
• Support a primary and secondary region coverage model for internal sales executives to build team resilience.
• Foster a customer-centric approach to ensure repeat business, satisfaction, and long-term retention.