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Inside Sales and Marketing Executive

Job description

Job Title:

Inside Sales and Marketing Executive

Function:

Reach Group

Department:

Reach Packaging  

Reporting to:

Head of Sales

 

Role Purpose

Reach Packaging is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of customised and generic food-to-go packaging, catering disposables, branded bags, boxes, gift wrap, hygiene products and more to businesses throughout the country., Our customer base includes local coffee shops, take aways and fashion retailers as well as nationally recognised brands in both food, grocery and fashion. Our recent acquisition of Paramount Packaging has added the extra category of Industry and Pharma to our customer base and product offer. 

Our Inside Sales team member is responsible for maintaining long term relationships with existing accounts and building new customer relationships by prospecting and pursuing opportunities. 

 

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

  • Maximise sales opportunities for Reach Packaging from office / home office base 

  • Forge strong relationships with customers through regular phone and email contact and engagement

  • Manage any account queries in a timely manner

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan that will increase market share/profitability

  • Acquire a thorough understanding of what the customer wants and how Reach Packaging can deliver (e.g. new product innovation) 

  • Stock Management- ensure stock levels (if applicable) are managed proactively and responding to customer demand. Maintain optimal stock holding in line with agreements

  • Promote the customer use of our digital order platform

  • Prepare regular reports of progress, pipeline opportunities and sales forecasts to head office

 

Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

  • 3+ years proven experience in Inside Sales Role

  • Experience in account management and providing solutions based on customer needs

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships

  • Ability in problem-solving and negotiation.

 

Skills

  • Excellent administration, and organisation skills

  • Exceptional time management

  • Self motivated and driven to succeed

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced organisation and to build strong trust-based relationships with remote client groups and colleagues

  • Ability to work on own initiative while remaining an effective collaborator & team player

  • Eagle's eye for detail

 
 
 

 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Mediahuis Ireland values the enrichment that comes from a diverse workforce and seeks to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the rights of everyone. We are committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion in our organisation and welcome applications from all individuals. Additionally, we can make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability during the recruitment process.

Mediahuis Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.