Who are we?
Elis is an international textile, hygiene & facilities services business, operating in 29 countries across the globe, delivering a complete textile rental and laundry service. We offer everything from workwear to mats, mops, bed and bath linen, hygiene supplies and pest control services.


With plants and distribution hubs across Ireland, Elis offers an unrivalled level of nationwide service with accredited systems and a commitment to the highest infection control standards. Our, 1400+ workforce, proudly support over 10,000 Irish businesses, delivering quality products and services. Our circular services help clients stay focused on their core business while allowing them to reduce their environmental footprint.


The Role


We are looking for a talented and motivated Local Sales Consultant to join our Local Sales Team and to help us build up our business activities. Your responsibilities will include discovering and pursuing new sales prospects, help retain and grow existing business and maximise transactional business opportunities for Elis to become the Workwear, Washroom & Mat provider of choice for as many local businesses as possible.

The successful candidate will be expected to identify and develop new business opportunities for the company, to be responsible for initial lead generation of new business through to closure of business, manage accounts and seek additional services and revenue streams from new/existing accounts.


Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Conduct research to build knowledge of a local customer base.
• Build and maintain a sufficient pipeline of opportunities to allow successful delivery of monthly sales target.
• Plan prospecting ahead of time to ensure maximum productivity: who, where, why, what products etc.
• Conduct research to build knowledge of a local customer base.
• Develop a clear understanding of customer needs locally and use this information to transact and close business.
• Have a clear understanding of Elis' product Features, Advantages & Benefits.
• Responsible for initial lead generation of new business through to closure of business.
• Effectively negotiate to ensure commercially viable sales are achieved and profitability targets are maintained.
• Manage accounts and seek additional services and revenue streams from your new/existing accounts.
• Be proactive in developing new contacts and work with chosen customers to seek referral opportunities.
• Update the sales system daily, to include cold calls, activity, opportunities.
• Ensure efficient follow up on every lead within the appropriate timescales.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Customer service team and other company departments.

Experience/Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge and experience selling services (door to door B2B or B2C)
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Presentation, interpersonal and computer application skills
• Min. 2+ years sales experience
• IT literate

What we offer:

• Full-time role, Monday - Friday
• Opportunity to earn extra
• Uncapped sales commissions
• Daily lunch allowance
• Company vehicle
• Career progression and opportunities
• Full training and development plan to support you in your journey with Elis.