Sales Manager

Sales Manager - Ireland - Monday to Friday - 07:30-17:00 - 45 hours per weekSpeedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!An exciting position has become available for a Sales Manager who will assume overall responsibility for delivering high level of profitable sales growth in the Ireland area and developing regional sales management and growth strategy.You will manage and report on performance against KPIs of the Business Development Managers, identifying best practice, ensuring growth opportunities are maximised and identifying areas of concern and supporting in remedial action.Key to the role will be the identification and generation of sales leads/ pipeline reports, assisting and monitoring the Business Development Managers in conducting and undertaking their own customer visits as well as developing sales and account management competencies and knowledge of products and customer sectors.Support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver. What you’ll need:Ability to build strong customer relationshipsFinancial and commercial acumenSales planningImplementation, monitoring and control of sales systems and teamsPeople, management and leadership skillsCoaching, training and appraisal capabilitiesProfessional communication and presentation skillsNegotiation and closing skillsHigh level of integrity and trust in the Sales TeamAbility to work effectively under pressureCommitted and target / action focusedTakes ownership and responsibility for sales team and customer accountsWhat we offer:26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Life assurancePension SchemeCanteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brandOpportunities for training, development and career progressionMy Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliersGreen Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cyclingVita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial managementWe offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements and are promoting our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First!Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governanceAll applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.