Brooks Timber and Building Supplies Ltd is one of the leading Timber and Builders Merchant in the Republic of Ireland. Brooks has been an institution in the Irish Construction Industry since its inception in the late 1700s to today. Brooks has grown by developing a product offering in harmony with customer needs and by acquiring local businesses that share this customer-focused approach.
Brooks business is the distribution of timber products and building materials to house builders and contractors, joinery and furniture manufacturers, other builder merchants, subcontractors, house factories and end -users (DIY) through outlets open to public, as well as through direct-to-site delivery.
Brooks conducts its operations through a broad network of outlets throughout Ireland. Brooks has nine branch locations throughout Ireland. Brooks offers expert advice and wide range of quality products to both the building professional and those doing DIY jobs at home.
External Sales Representative- Cork
We wish to recruit a results-driven External Sales Representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects in the Cork area. The role includes promoting and selling our products and establishing and maintaining customer relationships whilst achieving agreed sales targets. The ethos of our business is to offer consistently excellent customer service and the successful candidate will reflect this through his/her role in the company. This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their experience and knowledge and play a vital role in our continued success.
This role will include:
- Responsible for presenting, promoting and selling our products to existing and prospective customers.
- This person will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining positive customer relationships ensuring focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty
- Establishing customer leads through cold calling and ensuring follow up of any potential new customers
- Achieving agreed upon sales targets and outcomes.
Criteria
- Proven track record of sales in the Construction sector providing excellent customer service
- Ideally a robust knowledge of building/timber materials
- Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
- Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Experience of both working in a team and individually
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Must have IT experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Benefits:
- Attractive competitive salary offered
- Performance Related Bonus
- Company Vehicle
- Company Mobile Phone
- Company Pension Scheme
- Opportunity for Excellent Career
- Staff Discount
- Long Service Leave and Recognition
Closing date: Tuesday 5th August 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Sales Rep in construction Industry: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/08/2025
Reference ID: ESRC/08/25