Sales Representative

KC Leisure & Marketing Ltd, trading as KC Sports (KCS), is a leading Irish manufacturer of bespoke sportswear, club gear, corporate clothing, and licensed merchandise. Operating from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath since 1996, KCS has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality custom apparel and merchandise solutions to sports clubs, schools, businesses, and organisations throughout Ireland.

Our product range includes custom teamwear, school uniforms, class hoodies, official GAA gear, corporate clothing, and licensed merchandise, all designed and manufactured to meet the specific requirements of our customers.

The Role

The Sales Representative will be responsible for driving business growth by identifying and developing new sales opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, and promoting the full range of KC Sports products and services. The successful candidate will work closely with sports clubs, schools, corporate clients, and community organisations to provide tailored apparel and merchandise solutions that meet their needs.

Location

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (with travel throughout Ireland, in particular to the wider Dublin area as required)

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

· Identify and develop new business opportunities across sports clubs, schools, educational institutions, corporate organisations, and community groups.

· Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through networking, referrals, prospecting, and relationship-building activities.

· Attend industry events, sporting events, exhibitions, and trade shows to generate leads and increase brand awareness.

· Develop territory plans to maximise market penetration and revenue growth.

Sales and Account Management

· Meet with prospective and existing customers to understand their requirements and present suitable product solutions.

· Promote the company's bespoke sportswear, teamwear, school-wear, corporate clothing, and merchandise offerings.

· Prepare quotations, proposals, and presentations tailored to customer needs.

· Negotiate pricing and commercial terms in line with company guidelines.

· Manage accounts throughout the sales cycle from initial enquiry through to order completion and after-sales support.

· Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.

Customer Relationship Management

· Build strong, long-term relationships with clubs, schools, corporate clients, and key stakeholders.

· Act as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts.

· Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive communication and problem resolution.

· Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to support product development and business improvement.

Reporting and Administration

· Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, quotations, and sales activities within the CRM system and ERP systems

· Provide weekly sales reports, pipeline updates and performance reports.

· Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.

· Collaborate closely with production, design, and customer service teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

· Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a sales, business development, or account management role.

· Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

· Strong commercial awareness and negotiation abilities.

· Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM and ERP systems.

Desirable

· Experience within sportswear, apparel, promotional products, manufacturing, retail, or related sectors.

· Knowledge of the Irish sports market, particularly GAA clubs, schools, and sporting organisations.

· Existing network of contacts within sports, education, or corporate sectors.

· Experience working with custom-manufactured products or branded merchandise.

Key Competencies

· Customer-focused approach

· Strong interpersonal and networking skills

· Self-motivated and results-driven

· Excellent organisational and time-management abilities

· Problem-solving and solution-selling mindset

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Professional and positive attitude

What We Offer

· Competitive salary with performance-based commission structure

· Opportunity to work with a well-established and respected Irish brand

· Career development and progression opportunities

· Supportive and collaborative team environment

· Company-provided tools and resources to support success in the role

· Hybrid and Remote working where appropriate

· Company Vehicle