Sales & Business Development Executive, Westport, Co. Mayo

Carraigdonn; Ireland; On-site; EUR 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is seeking a Sales & Business Development Executive based in Westport, Co. Mayo. This field-based role involves maximising sales to existing and new customers, providing essential support, and conducting market research. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of sales/marketing experience and a degree in a related field. The role offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work-life balance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sales/marketing experience with consumer products.
• Strong process driven, attention to detail, planning and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to the role's requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales to existing and new accounts.
• Perform market research to support sales strategy.
• Provide management with reports and feedback as required.

Skills

Sales / marketing experience

Effective communicator

Team player

Familiarity with digital marketing tools

Full, clean Driver's Licence

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Sales / Marketing / Business discipline

Job description

Sales & Business Development Executive, Westport, Co. Mayo

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A Bit About The Brand

Aran Woollen Mills is Ireland's leading Irish based knitwear brand with substantial domestic and export markets. Founded and owned by generations of the same family since 1965, three production units in Mayo where over 100 skilled crafts people produce natural and sustainable knitwear which is worn and treasured by discerning customers the world over.

Job Description

AWM has an exciting opportunity for a Sales / Business Development Executive. The role holder will report into the Sales Manager. Primarily a field-based role, the purpose of the role is to drive sales to both new and existing customers in new and existing markets at home and abroad and where necessary undertake market research to underpin our approach. The position ideally will be based in Westport.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales to existing accounts.
• Develop and maximise sales to new accounts in domestic and export markets.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Provide customers with all necessary information, promotion and support using both traditional and digital methods.
• Customer visits as necessary to optimise sales.
• Attendance and management of exhibitions.
• Provide management with reports and feedback as required by the company.
• Liaise with Customer Service Office and other departments as needed.
• Ownership and accountability for your role is vital.
• Assist with other duties when business needs arise.

Skills Required

• Min. 5 years sales / marketing experience with consumer products/brands ideally in similar or related industry.
• Degree or equivalent in a Sales / Marketing / Business discipline.
• Strong effective communicator both written, oral and digitally.
• A strong team player but equally capable of working on own initiative.
• Flexibility as the role requires.
• Familiarity and exposure to digital marketing tools.
• Process driven, attention to detail, planning and organisational skills.
• Full, clean Driver's Licence.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Package: a competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, including a bonus scheme and company car.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: opportunities for growth with mentorship and development; includes paid apprenticeships allowing progression toward Level 6 certification.
• Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment: collaborative and respectful culture with a diverse team.
• Continuous Learning and Development: access to learning resources, training programs and workshops.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: health and wellbeing support plan.
• Employee Discounts and Perks: staff discounts on product range, referral schemes, and other perks.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: bike-to-work scheme, Employee Assistance programme, mindfulness resources, and lifestyle savings.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Retail

Note: Some entries in the original posting referred to locations such as Kiltimagh; the primary location for this role is Westport, Co. Mayo.