Kildare: 
Commercial Sales Manager
Commercial Sales Manager
Location: Primarily office-based, with occasional travel and some flexibility to work from home
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: Competitive, DOE, plus benefits
About Our Client
We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected manufacturer in the roofing and cladding sector to recruit a Commercial Sales Manager.
Our client has built a strong reputation over more than 30 years, supplying high-quality, sustainable building solutions to a diverse range of business sectors. They work closely with architects, engineers, main contractors, specialist subcontractors and homeowners, and are known for a genuine commitment to people, sustainability, and the communities they operate in.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation at senior management level, with real influence over commercial strategy and future growth.
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer that values diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Sales Manager to join their senior management team and play a central role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy and future growth plans.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute, people-focused leader to take ownership of a sales function, drive ambitious growth targets, and directly influence business direction at board level.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company goals to drive accelerated, profitable, and sustainable growth (targeting +20–30% turnover growth by end of 2029)
- Conduct comprehensive market research to inform robust business plans for expansion and development
- Prioritise exceptional service for existing customers while actively acquiring new clients and managing relationships effectively
- Lead and manage a sales team of 8 to deliver key strategic results
- Monitor commercial performance against key metrics (margin growth, new business, product mix) and prepare reports and presentations for senior management
- Contribute to budget development and financial target setting, with ongoing monitoring of financial and sales performance
- Collaborate with the board of directors and senior managers to shape the company’s long-term strategic vision
- Review and optimise departmental structures for maximum efficiency
- Foster cohesion and a unified strategy within the sales department to drive organisational success
What Our Client Is Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in a senior commercial role
- Background in Construction and/or Manufacturing highly desirable
- Relevant degree in Business, Construction, or Engineering Management (Level 9 preferred)
- Demonstrated success leading and managing a sales team
- Confident working with CRM and/or ERP systems
- Track record of building sales year-on-year
- Strong understanding of the value of brand development
Key Competencies
- Strong budgetary control and technical aptitude
- Curious, self-driven, and commercially minded
- Proven leadership skills, with experience managing a team (8 direct reports)
- Highly organised and decisive
- Skilled negotiator, able to build rapport with customers and subcontractors
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accountable, personable, and reliable
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer
- Competitive Salary, DOE
- 22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years’ service)
- Paid time off for medical and dental appointments
- Performance/profit-share bonus
- Car allowance
- Pension
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Trade Counter Sales Advisor
About the Role
We are seeking a customer-focused and organised Trade Counter Sales Advisor to join our client's busy Cork branch. This is a varied role where you'll be the first point of contact for customers, supporting trade counter sales, processing orders, managing enquiries and helping to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administration skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist customers collecting orders from the trade counter.
- Handle customer enquiries by phone, email and in person.
- Process sales orders, dispatch notes, order acknowledgements and related documentation.
- Manage trade counter sales, walk-in orders and customer collections.
- Track customer orders and resolve queries efficiently.
- Process electronic payments, cash sales and daily branch reports.
- Manage hire sales, returns and stock returns.
- Liaise with the sales and purchasing teams to ensure excellent customer service and stock availability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers.
- Support monthly trade counter promotions to drive sales.
- Identify opportunities to grow business and promote the company's full product range.
- Maintain accurate records and support day-to-day branch administration.
- Follow company Health & Safety and operational procedures.
- Participate in product training and ongoing development.
About You
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a customer service, sales support or administration role.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Sage experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
- A proactive, positive attitude with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
What's on Offer?
- Salary: €34,000-€35,000
- 40-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave
- Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive training and development programme
- Opportunity to join a supportive and growing team
Why Choose Clark?
- Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
- Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
- Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now.
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Sales & Customer Engagement Executive – Laois
Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Part-time, flexible hours Including some weekend work
Salary: €32,000 pro-rata
Love meeting people? Enjoy sales without the hard sell?
We’re looking for an energetic, customer-focused sales professional to help grow awareness of our client’s services, build relationships within the local community, and create new customer opportunities. If you enjoy engaging with people, working towards targets, and making a genuine difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
You’ll play a key role in growing awareness locally, generating new enquiries, building trusted relationships with customers, and delivering an exceptional experience from first contact onwards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming customers and creating a warm, professional clinic experience
- Building relationships with new and existing customers through excellent service and engagement
- Proactively identifying new business opportunities through community outreach, local events, networking and promotional activities
- Planning and delivering local initiatives to increase brand awareness and generate new customer enquiries
- Following up with customers and supporting them throughout their journey
- Identifying customer needs and confidently recommending suitable products and services
- Working towards growth targets and contributing to overall clinic success
- Managing appointments, customer enquiries, records, and general administration
- Supporting customer aftercare and maintaining high service standards
- Ensuring the clinic environment is welcoming, organised, and professional
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in sales, retail, customer service, or another customer-facing environment
- A confident communicator who enjoys meeting and connecting with people
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take initiative
- Commercial awareness and an interest in generating opportunities and growing relationships
- Experience working towards targets, KPIs, or performance goals is essential
- Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
- A positive, professional, and approachable attitude
- Full, clean driving licence (essential)
Working Pattern
This is a part-time job-share position, working approximately three alternating days per week, with flexibility and occasional additional hours available, including some weekends.
Why Join Us?
- Part-time hours with flexibility.
- A varied role combining sales, customer service and community engagement.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people improve their hearing and quality of life.
- A supportive team environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
- Performance-focused role with opportunities to contribute directly to business growth.
If you’re energetic, creative, and enjoy making a difference through great customer relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sales & Customer Engagement Executive – Louth
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Part-time, flexible hours Including some weekend work
Salary: €32,000 pro-rata
Love meeting people? Enjoy sales without the hard sell?
We’re looking for an energetic, customer-focused sales professional to help grow awareness of our client’s services, build relationships within the local community, and create new customer opportunities. If you enjoy engaging with people, working towards targets, and making a genuine difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
You’ll play a key role in growing awareness locally, generating new enquiries, building trusted relationships with customers, and delivering an exceptional experience from first contact onwards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming customers and creating a warm, professional clinic experience
- Building relationships with new and existing customers through excellent service and engagement
- Proactively identifying new business opportunities through community outreach, local events, networking and promotional activities
- Planning and delivering local initiatives to increase brand awareness and generate new customer enquiries
- Following up with customers and supporting them throughout their journey
- Identifying customer needs and confidently recommending suitable products and services
- Working towards growth targets and contributing to overall clinic success
- Managing appointments, customer enquiries, records, and general administration
- Supporting customer aftercare and maintaining high service standards
- Ensuring the clinic environment is welcoming, organised, and professional
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in sales, retail, customer service, or another customer-facing environment
- A confident communicator who enjoys meeting and connecting with people
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take initiative
- Commercial awareness and an interest in generating opportunities and growing relationships
- Experience working towards targets, KPIs, or performance goals is essential
- Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
- A positive, professional, and approachable attitude
- Full, clean driving licence (essential)
Working Pattern
This is a part-time job-share position, working approximately three alternating days per week, with flexibility and occasional additional hours available, including some weekends.
Why Join Us?
- Part-time hours with flexibility.
- A varied role combining sales, customer service and community engagement.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people improve their hearing and quality of life.
- A supportive team environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
- Performance-focused role with opportunities to contribute directly to business growth.
If you’re energetic, creative, and enjoy making a difference through great customer relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
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Internal Sales Executive
Portlaoise | Office-Based
Looking for a sales role where you can build relationships, develop accounts, and make a real impact?
We're seeking an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to join a busy and growing team in Portlaoise. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with customers, identifying opportunities, and delivering solutions in a fast-paced commercial environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing and growing a portfolio of existing customer accounts
- Handling inbound enquiries and converting opportunities into sales
- Advising customers on technical products and recommending the best solutions
- Preparing quotations, processing orders, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout
- Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
- Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities
- Collaborating with operations, logistics, and sales teams to deliver for customers
- Maintaining accurate CRM records and sales activity
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a sales or account management role
- A proactive, target-driven mindset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence speaking with customers and understanding their needs
- Experience in steel, construction materials, manufacturing, or a technical product environment is an advantage
- Strong organisational and administration skills
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
- Long-term career prospects with a well-established business
If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.
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