Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Ireland - Galway

Permanent

Industry: Sales & Account Management

Contact Name: Gosia Dziczek

Contact Email: hrservice@icegroup.ie

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Overview

We are looking for a Sales Executive to join ICE Group’s growing Business Development team in Galway. 

This role will suit someone who enjoys proactive outreach, building relationships, and developing new business opportunities across our Recruitment and Payroll services. 

You will play a key role in generating leads, qualifying opportunities, and working closely with internal teams to convert prospects into secured business—while maintaining a professional and consultative approach with clients. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

Business Development & Sales Activity 
– Identify and develop new business opportunities across public and private sector organisations 
– Execute a structured outreach plan including cold and warm calling, LinkedIn engagement, referrals, and inbound follow-up 
– Engage decision-makers, understand client needs, and position relevant solutions 
– Qualify opportunities and progress them through the pipeline 
– Maintain accurate CRM records including notes and next steps 
  
Client Relationship Development 
– Build credibility quickly with prospects through strong communication and follow-up 
– Identify cross-service opportunities across Recruitment and Payroll 
– Maintain an active professional network within target sectors 
  
Opportunity & Pipeline Management 
– Manage early-stage opportunities from initial contact through qualification 
– Keep pipeline activity up to date with clear tracking and updates 
  
Internal Collaboration 
– Work closely with Marketing on campaigns and outreach activity 
– Provide feedback on lead quality and market trends 
– Liaise with delivery teams to support smooth handover of secured business 
  
What Success Looks Like 
– Building a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities 
– Developing strong client relationships 
– Converting conversations into business outcomes 
– Contributing to a collaborative sales environment 
  
Skills & Experience 
Essential 
– Experience in sales, business development, or a commercial role 
– Comfortable with proactive outreach and phone-based sales activity 
– Strong communication and organisational skills 
– Self-motivated and target-driven 
– CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency 
  
Desirable 
– Experience in recruitment, staffing, HR, or payroll services 
– Understanding of recruitment or payroll delivery models 
– Experience supporting proposals or preparing commercial documents 
  
Also Important 
– Positive, proactive attitude 
– Resilience in a sales environment 
– Interest in developing a long-term career in sales 
  
Why Join ICE Group 
– Clear, structured sales role with strong support 
– Opportunity to grow within an expanding Business Development function 
– Collaborative environment with Marketing and Delivery teams 
– Exposure to diverse public and private sector clients 
– 4-day working week available after probation 
– Company Pension Scheme 
– Incremental Annual Leave 
– Sports & Social 
  
Interested? 
If you enjoy building relationships, being proactive, and developing new business opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. 

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About Us

At ICE Jobs, we have 50 years of experience in helping people to find the career that suits them best. With both permanent, temporary and contract jobs in Manufacturing, IT & Technology, Accounting, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Healthcare, Office Support, Engineering, Construction, Driving & Logistics, and Languages sectors – we are the go-to company to help you ascend your career ladder.

Beginning with a small team in Galway in the West of Ireland in 1972, ICE Jobs are now in a number of locations including Sligo, Limerick, Dublin in Ireland, and well as across the globe in Sydney, Australia.

The company motto is ‘We Change Lives’ - and that’s exactly what we aim to do - for both employees and employers. If you’re at the beginning of your career looking for direction on your path, or an established multinational looking for talented people, ICE Jobs are here to get you started.

With expert recruiters and a direct connection to in-house training partners, ICE Jobs has the answers to all your career questions.