Sales Representative – PPE & Safety Solutions
Location: Monaghan (covering major accounts across Ireland)
About the Role
We at Osborne are currently recruiting for an ambitious and results-driven Sales Representative to join a growing PPE and Safety Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and manage key customer accounts, identify new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth across a diverse range of industries throughout Ireland.
The successful candidate will combine strong business development skills with account management experience, building lasting relationships with customers while delivering innovative PPE and workplace safety solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow a portfolio of major account customers throughout Ireland.
- Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders to maximise revenue opportunities.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, LinkedIn engagement, and cold calling.
- Manage and expand existing customer accounts through strategic account management.
- Promote and sell a comprehensive range of PPE, workwear, and workplace safety products.
- Deliver solution-based sales presentations and product demonstrations.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide reliable sales forecasts.
- Use CRM systems effectively to track activities, opportunities, and customer interactions.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and project delivery.
- Assist with tenders, procurement processes, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.
- Prepare customer reviews, account plans, and regular sales reports for management.
Requirements
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in PPE, safety products, industrial supplies, or related consumable sales.
- Proven success in B2B sales and account management.
- Experience managing key accounts and developing long-term customer relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to generate new business through prospecting and cold calling.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience with solution-selling methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience using CRM systems to manage customer pipelines and sales activities.
- Strong LinkedIn and social selling experience.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage territory effectively.
- Full clean driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience selling into manufacturing, construction, logistics, pharmaceutical, healthcare, food production, or industrial sectors.
- Knowledge of workplace safety standards and PPE product categories.
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive salary of €55,000 – €65,000, depending on experience.
- Annual performance bonus of up to 20% of salary.
- Company vehicle (VW Tiguan or equivalent).
- Company laptop and mobile phone.
- 22 days annual leave.
- Opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing PPE business.
- Ongoing training and product development support.
- Autonomy to develop your own customer portfolio and territory.
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Debbie Sweeney or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058 or email at debbie.sweeney@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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