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 TLNT1_NI
