Two direct sales and marketing companies are to create 55 new jobs over the coming months.

Lites Group is set to hire 30 sales professionals for positions based in Carlow, Kilkenny, Wickow and Wexford. While NK Communications is growing its existing sales team, with 25 new hires who will work nationwide.

The new positions will be working on the companies' sales campaigns for Energia.

Aidan O'Brien, joint managing director at Lites Group said: "We look forward to hearing from all interested sales professionals in the south-east region".

"The 30 new hires will enjoy attractive pay and conditions, coupled with professional sales training and career advancement" she added.

While managing director at NK Communications, Noel King, added: "We are very excited about taking on such a significant number of new hires. These positions should be attractive to those experienced in both field and commercial sales and I am encouraging candidates of all experience levels to apply".