Duties and Responsibilities • Research and identify new construction project opportunities through networking, referrals, and bidding platforms., • Present and promote the company’s construction services to potential clients and stakeholders., • Ensure all projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget., • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to understand and meet their needs., • Deliver clear and tailored project presentations and updates to clients and internal teams., • Negotiate contracts, manage proposals, and finalize project agreements with clients and subcontractors., • Follow up on project leads, submitted bids, and potential opportunities using tracking tools., • Stay informed about construction trends, technologies, and industry regulations., • Monitor market conditions and competitor activities to adjust strategies and improve project outcomes., • Prepare and maintain accurate reports on project progress, budgets, and performance metrics., • Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project success., • Respond promptly to client questions, concerns, and change requests., • Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to generate leads and stay updated.
Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold; contributes to the development of sales strategies and the setting of sales targets. Discusses employer’s or client’s requirements; carries out surveys and analyses customers’ reactions to products, packaging, price, etc. Compiles and analyses sales figures; prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities; undertakes market research. Handles customer accounts. Recruits and trains junior sales staff. Produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management. Keeps up to date with products and competitors
Key Responsibilities: Identifying and researching potential clients, markets, and business opportunities Reaching out to prospective clients via calls, emails, meetings, or networking events Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients Preparing and delivering pitches, proposals, and presentations Collaborating with marketing, product, and sales teams to align growth strategies Negotiating contracts and closing deals Monitoring market trends and competitor activity Meeting sales targets and reporting performance to management
Job Description: Business Sales Executive assist in the development and implementation of projects which aim to elicit the preferences and requirements of consumers, businesses and other specified target groups so that suppliers may meet these needs. Tasks required by this job include: • discusses business methods, products or services and targets customer group with employer or client in order to identify marketing requirements;, • establishes an appropriate quantitative and qualitative market research methodology and prepares proposals outlining programmes of work and details of costs;, • collates and interprets findings of market research and presents results to clients;, • discusses possible changes that need to be made in terms of design, price, packaging, promotion etc. in light of market research with appropriate departments;, • briefs advertising team on client requirements, monitors the progress of advertising campaigns and liaises with client on potential modifications., • Develop proposals and strategies based on supplier budgets to create cohesive media plan that will deliver against KPIs., • Liaise with a variety of stakeholders to activate FMCG branded activity across a range of channels, including on and offsite media within agreed timelines, following creative guidelines., • Work to ensure all content (including but not limited to media plans, status reports, performance reviews and recommendations) are completed to a high standard., • Build positive relationships with our clients, nuancing your approach with different stakeholders and ensure you present yourself as a trusted member of the team., • Support wider organisational projects, helping to create a great workplace and supporting with SMG’s mission to lead connected commerce marketing Skill required by the potential Business Sales Executive for this job: • An interest in working and growing a career within a marketing agency., • The ability to "think differently": As one of our key behaviours here at SMG, you won't be afraid to approach problems from a different angle or challenge the status quo., • Great organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to follow processes., • A ‘can do’ attitude and strong work ethic to get stuck in and provide best in class marketing campaigns and client servicing., • Exceptional communication and relationship skills for managing ke stakeholders., • Excellent knowledge of the machinery manufacturing industries within the Republic of Ireland and the UK, • Demonstrate excellent knowledge of various marketing tactics., • Excellent negotiation and sales skills, • A result-driven and organized individual., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools., • Outstanding project management skills., • Demonstrate excellent leadership skills., • Ability to work under pressure Employees will be working for 40 hours per week The employee will be working for our business in the designated working hours