Sales Specialist - Insulation Specification
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The posting
Join a Market-Leading Construction Solutions Team
We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Sales Specialist – Insulation Specification to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in insulation products, building materials, or construction sales who is passionate about delivering technical solutions and building strong customer relationships.
In this role, you will work closely with architects, specifiers, contractors, developers, and internal sales teams to drive specification opportunities and support the successful delivery of insulation solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
This role will be office based in our new head office in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage insulation specification opportunities from enquiry through to project completion.
- Provide expert technical advice on insulation products, applications, building regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Prepare and follow up on quotations, project pricing, and specification submissions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, consultants, contractors, developers, and key customers.
- Identify and convert specification opportunities into sales orders.
- Support external sales teams by providing technical and commercial expertise.
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers regarding product specifications, technical documentation, and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of projects, quotations, and customer interactions within CRM systems.
- Monitor market activity, competitor products, and emerging industry trends.
- Work collaboratively with procurement, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an internal sales, specification sales, or technical sales role.
- Knowledge of insulation products and building envelope solutions.
- Strong understanding of construction specifications, building regulations, and energy efficiency requirements.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Commercial awareness with a proven ability to identify and secure sales opportunities.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM/ERP systems.
Desirable
- Experience within the insulation, drylining, building materials, or construction sectors.
- Knowledge of thermal performance, acoustic solutions, and fire-rated systems.
- Familiarity with specification processes and project tracking.
- Technical qualification or construction-related background.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave starting at 24 days
- Company pension scheme
- Group life cover
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bike to Work scheme
- Refer a Friend
- Month-end company lunch
- Social events throughout the year
- On-site parking
- Early finish on Fridays
Taken from U Value Insulation's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.
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The application
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From U Value Insulation's apply page, checked 4 Nov 2026.
About U Value Insulation
Thermal, acoustic and fire-protection insulation, plasterboard, drylining, membranes and structural building components from brands such as Kingspan, Rockwool, Knauf and Gyproc, distributed to contractors, builders merchants, architects and homeowners across Ireland and the UK.
Pay schedule: Salaried, sales-target roles with a pension and group life cover; the field rep gets a company car, and none of the postings mentions commission or bonus.
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