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Area Sales Representative Connacht Region (Lubricants)

marker iconGalway Depot, Galway
badge iconFull Time
last updated icon1st of December 2025

Job Description

Job Description – Area Sales Representative (Lubricants)
 
Reports to: Lubricants Manager 
 
Location: Connacht Region – (Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo)
 
 
Skills/Qualifications:
  • Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability in sales planning and execution
  • Demonstrated closing skills with a consistent record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
  • Highly motivated and goal-driven, with a strong aptitude for sales
  • Effective territory management and prospecting abilities
  • Persistent, resilient, and able to navigate challenges with a solutions-focused mindset
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
 
 
Principal Duties
  1. Develop and maintain long-term, profitable relationships with new and existing clients, delivering excellent account management and outstanding customer service.
  2. Achieve agreed sales and credit targets, monitoring performance regularly and generating new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
  3. Close sales opportunities by building rapport with prospective clients, presenting product and service benefits, and effectively addressing objections.
  4. Provide competitor and industry insights to the Lubricants Manager, contributing to market strategy through ongoing monitoring of competitive products and customer responses.
  5. Identify opportunities for new products and services by evaluating current product performance and recognizing unmet customer needs.
  6. Manage daily pricing within your area to ensure continuous competitiveness and alignment with company strategy.
  7. Collaborate with local Corrib Oil Commercial Managers to support and drive sales initiatives across each region.
  8. Maintain and enhance professional knowledge by participating in relevant training, educational programs, and development opportunities.
  9. Work closely with Head Office teams (Sales/Admin, Senior Credit Controller, Finance, HR) to obtain support, guidance, and expertise as required.
  10. Represent the company at promotional events, including industry shows such as agricultural exhibitions, supporting brand visibility and customer engagement.
 
Note: The above list is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to undertake additional duties as necessary to support company objectives and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
 
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Strong and effective selling skills with a minimum of 2–3 years’ field sales experience (knowledge of the oil distribution industry is an advantage).
  • Self-starter with the ability to set, pursue, and achieve targets aligned with company growth strategies.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain a strong network of key contacts.
  • Highly organised, with strong time-management skills and the ability to plan work efficiently.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Highly self-motivated and capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving and exceeding objectives.
  • Proficient IT skills, including solid working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
 
 
 
 
 

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