National Field Sales Manager - Ferrero

Field Sales Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales solutions company is seeking an experienced National Field Sales Manager to lead the Ferrero Ireland sales operation. This role focuses on driving sales growth and building strong customer relations within the FMCG sector. You will lead and motivate teams, manage budgets, and align strategies with key stakeholders. A competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in FMCG sales leadership.
• Excellent coaching, training and people development skills.
• Commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Hands-on, motivational leadership style.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding KPIs within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate Regional Sales Managers and Sales Representatives.
• Drive ROI, visibility and brand presence across various channels.
• Manage budgets effectively for maximum client value.
• Deliver business performance reviews and recommend improvements.
• Support recruitment and retention of high-performing talent.
• Partner with stakeholders to align on strategy.
• Build strong customer relationships and educate retailers.
• Monitor market trends and adapt approaches for growth.

Skills

FMCG sales leadership

Coaching and people development

Commercial awareness

Analytical ability

Motivational leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

KPI achievement

Job description

National Field Sales Manager – Ferrero Ireland

Field Sales Solutions is recruiting for an experienced and driven National Field Sales Manager to lead our Ferrero Ireland field sales operation. Candidates can be UK or Ireland based.

This role offers an opportunity to work on behalf of Ferrero – home to household favourites such as Nutella, Kinder, Ferrero Rocher and Tic Tac – and play a key role in driving sales growth, visibility and distribution across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate Regional Sales Managers and Sales Representatives to achieve sales and distribution targets.
• Drive ROI, visibility and brand presence across Grocery, Convenience, Impulse and Cash & Carry channels.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring maximum value for the client and profitability for Field Sales Solutions.
• Deliver regular business performance reviews and recommend strategic improvements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of high‑performing talent within the sales team.
• Partner with Ferrero and Field Sales Solutions stakeholders to align on strategy and operational excellence.
• Build strong customer relationships and educate retailers on category opportunities in line with Ferrero’s trade marketing plans.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, adapting approaches to maximise growth.

About You

• Strong background in FMCG sales leadership.
• Excellent coaching, training and people development skills.
• Commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Hands‑on, motivational leadership style.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding KPIs within budget.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to represent Ferrero, one of the world’s most iconic FMCG brands.
• A leadership role with scope to make a real impact across the Irish market.
• A collaborative culture within Field Sales Solutions, where your development and success are prioritised.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re an energetic, results‑driven leader with the ability to inspire and deliver at pace, we’d love to hear from you.