Richard Barrett
Galway
Summary
Dynamic Product Advisor with a proven track record in business development and customer relationship management, notably with JIRAFFE. Excelled in leadership and sales, achieving the highest average sales price across the national team in 2024. Expert in delivering impactful product demonstrations and driving growth through strategic account management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Advisor (Medical Sales Rep)
JIRAFFE
, Ireland
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all inbound & outbound sales and subsequent account management services for the provinces of Munster & Connacht, as well as parts of Leinster
- Selling of and customer success management of seating, standing, sleeping and therapy equipment for children with complex disabilities
- Deliver high quality safety & usage demonstrations, and full facilitation of training to groups covering a large range of products
- Business development and key account management across Ireland, building and maintaining relationships with schools and therapy teams, to drive growth & retention
- Achieved yearly target and all KPI’s for Financial year 2024
- Achieved highest average sales price for National team 2024
Bar Tender & Establishment Social Media Promoter
HYDE BAR (Part of the Connacht Hospitality Group)
Galway
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Bar Tender & Mixologist – Assisted in creating an award - winning drinks menu for Hyde bar
- I was responsible for the training of new members of staff to deliver the highest standard of service due to my leadership & teamwork qualities
- Involved in promotional advertisement in house and on Social media
- I was responsible for the social media accounts of Hyde bar due to my expertise in Digital Marketing
Marketing Internship
CONNACHT HOSPITALITY GROUP
Galway
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Completed Six weeks of a Marketing Internship with the Connacht Hospitality group
- Assisted in Marketing operations in the Connacht Hospitality group
- During this internship I got invaluable experience in Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing campaigns through Mailchimp, and helped in design of websites and publishing events using word press
Bar Supervisor
REGAN’S BAR
Ballina
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervisor of establishment
- Promotional and advertisement work for the business to improve sales and to create more awareness of the establishment
- Security
- Daily stock management
Private
THE IRISH DEFENCE FORCES
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: OGLAIGH NA HEIREANN
- Leadership and Teamwork skills
- Ability to operate in a high pressure, high intensity environment
- Personal discipline, Good etiquette
- OGLAIGH NA HEIREANN
Education
First Class Honours Bachelor of Business - Marketing & Sales
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Galway05.2021
Certificate in Exercise, Health & Fitness -
University of Limerick
05.2013
Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition Studies - FETAC Level 5 Modules
Galway Community College
Galway04.2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Presentation Skills
- Objection Handling
- Area Management
- Product Specialist
- Inbound & Outbound Sales
- Time Management
Certification
- Occupational First Aid
- Level 6 Certification in Health & Fitness
Volunteer Experience
- Involved with the Ballina community clean up group, 2021
- Coach Fr Griffins Eyre Og U11 team, 2024
Timeline
Product Advisor (Medical Sales Rep)
JIRAFFE
01.2022 - Current
Marketing Internship
CONNACHT HOSPITALITY GROUP
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bar Tender & Establishment Social Media Promoter
HYDE BAR (Part of the Connacht Hospitality Group)
02.2018 - 12.2020
Bar Supervisor
REGAN’S BAR
11.2016 - 02.2018
Private
THE IRISH DEFENCE FORCES
08.2014 - 05.2016
First Class Honours Bachelor of Business - Marketing & Sales
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Certificate in Exercise, Health & Fitness -
University of Limerick
Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition Studies - FETAC Level 5 Modules
Galway Community College
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