Sales Executive

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About Silver Hill Duck

Silver Hill Duck is a fully integrated duck company with over 60 years of expertise in breeding and processing award winning Duck. Renowned for the premium quality of our duck products, we supply leading restaurants, retailers, and distributors across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Due to continued growth in our export markets, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Executive to join our expanding team in Emyvale.

Role Summary

This is a dynamic and varied position ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Based at our head office, the Sales Executive will play a key role in the operational management of sales and export activities. While primarily office-based, the role offers opportunities for international travel to attend trade shows, customer meetings, and market visits.

Key Responsibilities

Export Sales Coordination

• Manage end-to-end export order processes — from entry to delivery
• Ensure accuracy of documentation, customs compliance, and logistics handling

Customer Relationship Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of international customers
• Foster long-term relationships to support growth and customer satisfaction

Sales Support & Administration

• Provide administrative support to the sales team
• Prepare quotes, process sales orders, and maintain CRM system

Operational Leadership

• Liaise with logistics, production, quality and finance teams to ensure timely and efficient order fulfilment
• Provide leadership and direction when senior team members are offsite

Market Engagement

• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and potential markets

Travel & Representation

• Opportunity to represent the company at international trade shows and customer visits as required

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a sales support, export, or commercial operations role (experience in food or FMCG is an advantage)
• Relevant third-level qualification in Business, Sales, Marketing, International Trade, or a related field
• Full, clean driving licence (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-centric approach
• Highly organised with strong administrative and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or ERP systems preferred
• Able to manage multiple priorities and problem solve
• Familiarity with international trade documentation, Incoterms, and logistics processes is desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally recognised, premium Irish food brand
• Be part of a collaborative and experienced team
• Opportunities for international travel and career development
• Contribute to the growth of a thriving export business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person