Operating as a Sales Manager within Kilsaran, I negotiate contracts for all Kilsaran products from paving to readymix. I work from SME to Multinational and operate throughout the Republic of IrelandFor over fifty years the business, has been synonymous with innovative concrete and asphalt products and award-winning design in Ireland and the United Kingdom.This family-owned and run business is quite literally Irish from the ground up, mining raw materials from its own quarries and manufacturing end products at its various manufacturing plants across Ireland.Kilsaran specializes in making superior quality paving and walling, road surfacing materials, pre-mixed dry mortars, renders, screeds and, of course, ready-mixed concrete and blocks.The supply of standard, unique and bespoke product solutions to both the commercial and domestic market is centred on a continual commitment to manufacturing excellence and technical expertise. At Kilsaran, we are trusted by businesses and contractors alike to produce quality construction materials that are fundamental in the creation of our national infrastructure, including large commercial buildings, domestic and agricultural construction, office blocks and major road networks.Finding the best solutions for all our customers and bringing innovative and unique products to the market is what drives and motivates us. ‘Ideas taking Shape’ is what we call it.

My role at JPK was generating new business throughout the country. JPK Fencing is an Irish owned business specializing in the manufacturing high quality security & safety fencing. Since establishing in 1975 JPK Fencing has become one of Ireland's most reputable and reliable contractors in the field of Palisade Fencing, Motorway Safety Barriers, Acoustic Fencing, Round Bar Railing, Weldmesh Fencing, Chainlink Fencing, Timber Fencing and Pedestrian Guard Rails

I was responsible for managing the teams in each store from Sales, Stock Replenishment, Merchandising and Training. This was a great experience in retail and was a far cry from my previous years working in the concrete industry.The American Candle Company own and operate a chain of shops called The Candle Store (Yankee’s). They first opened their doors in Abbeygate Street in Galway in November 2006. Since then we have opened stores in the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Dublin, the Stephens Green Shopping Centre Dublin and the Jervis Shopping Centre Dublin. The Candle Store (Yankee’s) are the only retail store in Ireland to sell 100% of Yankee Candle® products and to date its success and popularity has been phenomenal. This makes The Candle Store the largest retailer of Yankee Candle® in Ireland. Our customers travel from all over the country to experience the complete range of fragrances and accessories as seen only in the 500+ Yankee Candle® stores across USA. The success of The Candle Store (Yankee’s) has been attributed to the quality of the product coupled with The Candle Store's eye catching displays and superior customer service.

Responsibilities– • Identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities which is evident in the strong growth in customer base obtained.• Planned and managed all marketing and public relations initiatives.• Provided support, advice and acted as company trouble-shooter to customers.• Managing the company sales representatives and setting price targets. • Managing the dispatch offices at eight locations.• Collaborating with Finance and Operations departments on risk/collection issues along with production and transport. Achievements -• Increased sales by over 100% during the period 2003 to 2007.• Increased customer base by a corresponding percentage.• Post project commendations from large customers following successful completion of projects.