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Sales & Procurement Executive

We are a dynamic and growing family run company looking for a motivated Sales & Procurement Executive to join our team in Mallusk. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven individual with a strong background in sales, procurement, and financial management. If you have excellent negotiation skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, we want to hear from you!

Important Information
Location: Donnelly Group Mallusk, Donnelly Group, Mallusk Way, Mallusk, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, BT36 4AA
Date Posted: 10th February 2025
Closing Date: 7th March 2025
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience

About the role

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Sales & Procurement Executive to join our team.

This role requires a balance of sales, procurement, and financial expertise, with a strong emphasis on administrative efficiency and client management.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, administering sales, managing financial transactions, and ensuring a seamless procurement process while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Client Management:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring excellent service and satisfaction.

  • Identify new business opportunities and develop sales strategies to increase revenue.

  • Create and deliver customized proposals, pricing estimates, and product solutions.

  • Negotiate contracts and terms to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.

  • Monitor performance and provide reports and insights to management.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

  • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms.

  • Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements to ensure smooth procurement operations.

  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality or delivery.

  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and industry regulations.

Financial Management & Analysis:

  • Ensure accurate processing of invoices, payments, and financial documentation.

  • Assist in budgeting and cost analysis to optimize procurement efficiency.

  • Monitor financial transactions related to sales and procurement activities.

  • Collaborate with the finance team to ensure financial compliance and reporting accuracy.

  • Analyse financial data to identify trends and make strategic recommendations.

 

Administrative & Operational Support:

  • Maintain accurate records of sales, procurement transactions, and client communications.

  • Generate reports on procurement, sales, and financial activities for management review.

  • Ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and order documentation.

  • Coordinate with logistics and finance teams to streamline operations.

  • Assist in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.

  • Proficient in use of MS Office tools.

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial analysis.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • A proactive and customer-centric approach to business.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 3rd Level qualification, experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sales, procurement, or a related role with financial responsibilities.

  • Experience working in a hybrid environment with both sales, procurement, and financial management duties.

  • Familiarity with industry-specific procurement, sales, and financial processes.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

  • Professional development and training opportunities.

  • Health and wellness benefits.

  • Company Car.

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are a motivated professional with a strong administrative and financial background and a passion for sales and procurement, we would love to hear from you!

 This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

The company reserves the right to expand the short listing criteria to facilitate the short listing process.

Donnelly Group is an equal opportunities employer

What you will need

Required criteria

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive and customer-centric approach to business
  • 3rd Level qualification, experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sales, procurement, or a related role with financial responsibilities
  • Experience working in a hybrid environment with both sales, procurement, and financial management duties
  • Familiarity with industry-specific procurement, sales, and financial processes

Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity

Financial Analysis for Decisions

Financial Analysis for Decisions

Managing Contracts

Managing Contracts

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Communication

Communication

Building Relationships

Building Relationships

Communication

Communication

Donnelly Group

As Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer, the Donnelly Group offers customers the best deals on a huge selection of new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. Built on customer service over 70 years ago, the Donnelly Group prides itself on the quality of service provided to every customer throughout the process of matching them to a vehicle that suits their needs, requirements, and budget. With nine locations across Northern Ireland in Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, Dungannon M1, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Mallusk, and Maydown Derry/Londonderry, motorists are never far away from a Donnelly Group showroom.

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The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland. We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.

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Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.

Our benefits

Vacation, Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Paid sick days

Retirement plan and/or pension

Office perks

Employee development programs

Employee discounts

Free parking

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Family and friends rates

Long service recognition

Employee Assistance Scheme

Perks Card

Wellbeing Scheme

Work With Charities

Social Opportunities

On the job learning

Progression opportunities

Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Long service awards

Service recognition increases to annual leave

Company employee App

Sales & Procurement Executive

As Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer, the Donnelly Group offers customers the best deals on a huge selection of new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. Built on customer service over 70 years ago, the Donnelly Group prides itself on the quality of service provided to every customer throughout the process of matching them to a vehicle that suits their needs, requirements, and budget. With nine locations across Northern Ireland in Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, Dungannon M1, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Mallusk, and Maydown Derry/Londonderry, motorists are never far away from a Donnelly Group showroom.