Senior Sales Director (IT)

SENIOR SALES MANAGER / DIRECTOR - IT

Our client, offices in Belfast and Dublin an indigenous organisation which has grown organically over the past 20 years in the IT hardware and software space, has just relaunched under a new brand and is now seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Sales Manager / Director 

Are you an experienced people manager with a proven track record for managing and executing sales strategies?  This is a hands on Sales Management role.

Do you enjoy managing a small team of Business Developers and Account Managers?

Are you interested in technology and do you have at least 10 years experience in delivering on your objectives?

As part of the Leadership team, you will be responsible for the execution of the sales strategy which involves client attraction, retention and growth into new markets such as UK and Europe.

You will possess excellent people management skills as you coach, mentor and motivate the sales team who have a combined experience of over 40 years within the industry. You will also have personal sales targets to reach, so this is a hands-on sales role.

Territory is the Island of Ireland and soon the UK then into Europe as the sales strategy becomes reality. You will have at least 10 years experience in B2B sales and business development, with at least 5 if those leading a team to success. You will have overall responsibility for the sales function in this exciting business and you will report to the Managing Director.

Target customers for this business are across multiple industries with an initial focus on manufacturing/pharma organisations, FMCG as well as SMEs.

Package includes a very competitive basic salary  plus all the usual benefits you would expect at this level.

A full, clean driving license is required.

Excellent career prospects with a route into Sales Director await the successful candidate. Yearly commission of up to 30%

As you will be selling IT solutions to businesses, please only apply if your experience is relevant to the job as detailed in the job description above. Previous IT sales experience is a MUST. An interest in new technologies, business intelligence tools, CRM systems and IT hardware are all essential.

This is an immediate vacancy and so apply today! Interviews and the offer to the successful candidate will all take place in March. Full discretion is assured.

Requirements added by the job poster

• Commute to this job’s location ( Belfast /Dublin)

• No need for visa sponsorship

• Valid driver’s license

• Authorized to work in Ireland

• 10+ min years of work experience with Sales preferably Tech/IT