Telesales Representative (Hardware Products)

Location Limerick
Discipline: Other
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Competitive
Contact name: Shane Storan

Contact email: shane@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5837
Published: about 6 hours ago
Startdate: 2026-02-25
Internal Sales / Telesales Representative
Location: Newcastle West
Reporting To: Sales Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview
Our client is seeking a commercially driven, detail-oriented Internal Sales / Telesales Representative to join our expanding team.
This role combines inbound and outbound telesales, retail sales support, and proactive business development. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing large-scale construction accounts and self-build business while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Attention to detail is vital in managing quotations, pricing, CRM records, and project follow-ups.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Revenue Generation
  • Manage inbound and outbound sales calls professionally and efficiently
  • Convert enquiries into confirmed sales using a consultative selling approach
  • Meet and exceed agreed sales and margin targets
  • Upsell and cross-sell across the hardware and construction product range
Business Development
  • Lead large-scale construction and self-build business development initiatives
  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities
  • Investigate opportunities via the CIS platform and proactively develop leads
  • Create, manage, and progress own pipeline of sales opportunities
  • Build long-term relationships with contractors, builders, and self-build clients
CRM & Lead Management
  • Use CRM systems daily to log activity, track leads, and manage follow-ups
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and project records
  • Monitor quotation performance and conversion ratios
  • Ensure structured pipeline management and timely progression of opportunities
Order Processing & Operational Coordination
  • Prepare accurate quotations and process customer orders
  • Follow up on outstanding quotes and project pricing
  • Liaise closely with warehouse and delivery teams to ensure seamless fulfilment
  • Support internal sales reporting and performance tracking
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Monthly revenue and gross margin targets
  • Large-scale and self-build account acquisition
  • Lead conversion rate
  • CRM accuracy and pipeline management
  • Quote-to-order ratio
  • Customer retention levels
Candidate Requirements
Essential
  • Previous experience in internal sales, telesales, retail sales, or construction-related sales
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to generate and develop new business
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and structured pipeline management
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Target-driven, self-motivated, and team-oriented
Desirable
  • Knowledge of hardware products and construction materials
  • Experience working with builders, contractors, or self-build customers
  • Familiarity with the CIS construction information platform
Core Competencies
  • Consultative and solution-based selling
  • Pipeline and opportunity management
  • Business development and account growth
  • Administrative precision
  • Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary plus commission opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Career progression within a growing business
  • Full-time position with benefits
  • Strong local market presence and established customer base