Junior Sales Executive

Job description

Bleubird is Ireland's No. 1 Outdoor Lifestyle Brand. Now in our 8th year of trading, we supply over 250 retailers globally from our headquarters in Northern Ireland. With an average increase in sales of 40% YoY over the past 4 years, we're firmly in an exciting period of growth which we forecast to continue.We're a small, tight-knit team doing big things, with a loyal customer base and a growing footprint across both D2C and B2B. We're searching for someone with strong commercial instincts - someone driven, organised, proactive and comfortable communicating with retailers at all levels.The development of the Bleubird brand relies on our ability to grow existing wholesale relationships while breaking into new markets. You will be involved in many areas of the business, but your focus will be on sales growth, account management and relationship building. This is a role for someone who has strong initiative, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to thorough follow-through. You will have the potential to learn more in your first year at Bleubird than your next 5 years in a traditional sales environment.Bleubird is growing. If successful, you will have the opportunity to grow with the company and develop your career in the direction that best suits your strengths and interests.You'll work closely with the Global Business Development Manager to support our retail partners, manage incoming opportunities, drive pre-book and in-season sales, and help expand Bleubird's presence in the UK, Ireland and internationally.You don't need to have decades of sales experience - what matters most is that you're proactive, confident communicating, commercially aware, and able to get things done. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and being part of an ambitious, fast-growing brand where initiative is valued - this could be for you.This is a full-time role.Benefits Include PensionHealth InsuranceEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveCompany laptop and phoneProfessional development through career progression, professional training and mentorshipHybrid/flexibleThis role requires regular travel to all areas of Ireland, the UK, and occasional international travelFlexibility on work hours when required, including evenings and weekendsOperate as part of a high-performing team focused on both professional and personal growthMaintain strong, regular communication with our 250+ retail partnersAssist retailers with pre-book and in-season orders using a B2B platformMonitor sell-through and identify replenishment opportunitiesSupport building new relationships with prospective stockists across the UK, Ireland and globallyBusiness Development & Growth Help prepare for trade shows, retail events and seasonal presentationsTrack competitor activity and market trendsProvide feedback to the product and marketing teams based on retailer demandIdentify new retail and distribution opportunitiesOrganisation & Communication Maintain accurate account notes, order pipelines and sales updatesWork closely with operations and warehouse teams to ensure smooth fulfilmentKeep product, pricing and availability information updated and easy to accessAssist in coordinating sample sets, POS materials and in-store brandingEnsure our retail partners receive timely information on launches, campaigns and stock dropsWork alongside the Brand Development Executive on retail-facing campaignsLiaise with marketing on imagery, content and product storytellingCommunicate stock updates, timelines and order cut-offs to the wider teamProvide general support around trade events, product launches and retailer requestsWho You Are Exceptionally organised with strong follow-throughConfident communicating with retailers, buyers and partnersA self-starter who takes initiative and likes solving problemsCommercially minded with a practical understanding of salesComfortable analysing sales data at a basic level (we'll train you in our tools)Good written and verbal communication skillsFriendly, positive and approachableFull UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for commuting and travel for store visits/trade events

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Parkgate

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English