Sales Development Executive
Location: Strabane, Co. Tyrone
Department: NI Direct Sales
Reports to: NI Sales Manager
Role type: Desk-based, full-time
The role
As Sales Development Executive, you will be the first point of contact for clubs, schools and organisations getting in touch with ONeills in Northern Ireland. You will respond to enquiries, find new opportunities, and book appointments for our field sales team, so they can spend their time with customers. This is a commercial, sales-focused role, based in our Strabane office. It is not an account management, order processing or customer service role.
What youll do
Respond promptly to enquiries from our website, club shops, social media, email and phone.
Qualify each enquiry (organisation, sport, size, timeline, current supplier) and book appointments directly into the field teams diaries.
Follow up on marketing campaigns, club shop launches and events, turning interest into appointments.
Find and approach new clubs, schools and organisations by phone, email, LinkedIn and digital outreach.
Develop opportunities within existing and prospective customer groups and identify potential areas for growth.
Work closely with our field sales reps.
Keep our CRM accurate and up to date, and provide a weekly activity and pipeline report to the NI Sales Manager.
Share customer feedback and competitor insight with the wider sales team.
About you
Essential
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A confident, professional telephone manner
Organised and disciplined, and comfortable working to targets
Able to build rapport quickly and ask good qualification questions
Good attention to detail and CRM discipline
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Desirable
Experience in sales, telesales, customer service or a commercial support role
Experience working in a KPI-driven environment
Familiarity with CRM systems and digital outreach tools
Knowledge of sportswear, teamwear, embroidery or printing
An interest in sport and a connection with local clubs or schools
A third-level qualification in Business, Marketing or a related discipline
What we offer
A competitive salary
Training and mentoring from an experienced sales team
Development opportunities, with a route into field sales for strong performers
Standard business hours
The chance to work with one of Irelands most recognised sporting brands
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