About the job
Our client is a leading distributor, supplying high-quality products and services to retail customers across a range of industries.
With a strong, experienced team and a clear focus on customer service, the business is continuing to grow and is now looking for a Field Sales & Business Development Manager to support its next stage of success across Ireland. This is a field-based role where you will spend your time visiting customers, build strong relationships and growing the business. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact by taking ownership of your territory, driving sales and identifying new opportunities. We are looking for someone who is commercially focused, confident, organised and motivated by achieving results.
Your Role
You will take responsibility for growing sales and developing strong, long-term relationships with retail customers.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Achieving and exceeding sales targets across your territory.
- Growing existing customer accounts and winning new business.
- Building strong relationships with retailers through regular visits and excellent customer service.
- Helping customers improve their in-store performance and standards.
- Planning and managing your territory effectively to maximise sales, profit and long-term growth.
- Using sales data and market information to identify opportunities and make informed decisions.
- Delivering promotions effectively and making sure customers get the best possible results.
- Identifying new commercial opportunities and turning them into sales.
- Working closely with internal teams to deliver the best service and results for customers.
The Ideal Candidate
- You will be a confident and motivated sales professional who enjoys working with customers and taking ownership of your results.
- At least 3 years’ experience in sales, account management or business development.
- Good knowledge of the FMCG industry, ideally within grocery or retail A MUST.
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets and KPIs.
- Strong customer relationship and communication skills.
- Experience managing sales performance and profit margins.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to spot and act on new opportunities.
- Confidence in providing professional advice and supporting strong in-store standards.
- A good understanding of retail requirements, including health & safety, food safety and HR.
- The ability to work independently while also working well as part of a team.
- A positive, professional approach that reflects the company’s values.
- A full, clean driving licence.
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to join a growing business, take ownership of an important territory and make a visible impact on its continued success. If you are ambitious, commercially minded and enjoy building strong customer relationships while delivering real results, I would love to hear from you. I have multiple locations available.
Location: Ireland
Salary: 55k-60k
Job Ref: 9604PL
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