1. SALES EXECUTIVE

Mullingarsec; Ireland; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive energy solutions company in Ireland is looking for a motivated Sales Executive to drive sales of energy management software and engineering services. The ideal candidate has significant B2B sales experience, adept at lead generation and client interaction. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, conducting product demos, and collaborating with teams to refine proposals. The position offers competitive compensation with flexible working hours and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Base salary and commission

Flexible working hours

Laptop and remote setup

Professional development opportunities

Monthly workshops and social events

23 days annual leave

Employer-funded Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally SaaS or technical service.
• Strong lead generation and sales closing ability.
• Comfortable explaining software and engineering services simply.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-quality prospects through channels.
• Hit monthly sales targets for software and engineering services.
• Deliver high-quality demos tailored to client challenges.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams for proposals.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Lead generation skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Tools

Notion (CRM)

Job description

Watt Footprint is an Irish start-up with global ambitions, rapidly establishing itself as a key disruptor in the energy marketplace. What makes us different is the combination of our proprietary energy management software and our hands‑on engineering services. We provide businesses with a complete end‑to‑end solution, from real‑time energy insights through our software and feasibility assessments to project upgrades, grant support, and measured & verified savings.

We are now looking for a motivated Sales Executive to drive growth across both sides of our offering:
1) Energy management software subscriptions
2) Engineering services including audits, feasibility studies, and retrofit project delivery

If you excel in a fast‑paced start‑up environment, have a strong track record in B2B sales, and enjoy selling solutions that blend technology with real operational impact, this role is for you. This role will require a lot of face‑to‑face client interaction so you must be very confident talking to prospects in person.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Identify and engage high‑quality prospects through both cold and warm channels.

• Contribute to a strong pipeline of clients for both software subscriptions and engineering services.

Sales Performance

• Hit monthly sales targets for software subscriptions and engineering services.

• Log all activity, opportunities, and closed deals accurately in the CRM (Notion).

Product Demonstrations & Client Management

• Deliver high‑quality demos of our energy management platform, tailoring the message to each client’s operational challenges.

• Explain how our software integrates with technical studies energy retrofit work.

• Communicate the ROI, savings potential, and long‑term value of our integrated offering.

Cross‑Team Collaboration

• Work with marketing to refine campaigns and support lead generation.

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure accurate proposals and solution alignment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally with exposure to SaaS or technical service sales.

• Strong ability to generate leads, close sales, and manage early‑stage client relationships.

• Comfortable explaining software features as well as technical engineering services in a simple, client‑friendly way.

• Excellent in‑person and online communication and negotiation skills.

• Experience working with Notion (CRM) tools and structured sales processes.

• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and capable of managing a remote workflow.

• Driver’s licence and ability to meet client on site.

• Experience selling energy audits, engineering retrofits, or sustainability solutions is a strong advantage but can be developed in the role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary and commission based on both software subscriptions and engineering services sold

• Flexible working hours

• Laptop and remote working set up

• Professional development opportunities

• Monthly team workshops and social events

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off

• Employer‑funded Health Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Our Culture

We live by our core values:

• Do It Right: A holistic approach that sets clients and our team up for success.

• Adapt and Innovate: Constantly improving how we deliver value.

• Don't be an Activist, be an Actionist: We focus on taking real action, to make real savings and real change.

• Open and Transparent: Clear communication and an open‑book way of working.

• Team Players: Collaboration and trust at the centre of everything we do.