The Role
Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a permanent, full time Technical Sales Representative in Co. Kildare.
This is a field sales role - 3 days on the road across Ireland.
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Conduct on-site visits across Ireland to maintain existing client relationships and develop new partnerships.
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Manage sales calls, prepare quotations, and carry out follow-ups to meet revenue and margin objectives.
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Identify potential new business opportunities and lead technical sales conversations with customers.
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Support product trials, demonstrations, and testing to ensure successful implementation.
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Provide excellent customer service by handling complaints and coordinating aftersales follow-up professionally.
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Offer technical support and address technical queries from customers and partners.
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Work closely with internal engineers and suppliers on machine design and quotation preparation.
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Coordinate minor machine servicing and ensure efficient delivery of aftersales support.
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Participate in quality reviews and contribute to continuous improvement processes.
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Negotiate pricing and gross margin (GM) structures with management and secure approvals.
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Stay up to date with trends, technologies, and competitor activity within the packaging industry.
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Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and updates on key performance indicators.
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Collaborate with office and logistics teams to ensure seamless order fulfilment.
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Support overall account management, including CRM maintenance and pipeline monitoring.
The Person
- Proven experience in sales or technical sales, ideally within the packaging, machinery, or manufacturing
industry - Strong understanding of sales processes, client engagement, and solution-based selling
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Technically inclined with the ability to explain product features and service solutions
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable managing your own schedule
- Willingness to travel across Ireland (including Northern Ireland)
- Full driving licence required














