Area Sales Manager

5th Avenue Floor Store; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

5th Avenue Floor Store in Dublin is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth across residential, commercial, and trade segments. You will manage relationships, conduct showroom consultations, and close deals with timely follow-ups, while coordinating with installation and operations teams.

The role requires regular site visits across Dublin and surrounding counties, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for premium flooring solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in field or area sales management.
• CRM and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to meet or beat sales targets.
• Ability to read floor plans or specifications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient with CRM, email, and spreadsheets.
• Willingness to travel regularly across surrounding counties.
• Full, clean driving licence and transport.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across the company's service areas.
• Manage relationships with residential, commercial, and trade customers.
• Conduct regular site visits and showroom consultations.
• Prepare quotations and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Coordinate with installation and operations teams.
• Track performance against targets and provide market feedback.
• Represent the company at industry events or trade shows.

Skills

Field sales experience

Customer relationship management

Negotiation and closing

Read floor plans

Communication and presentation

Organizational and time-management

CRM & spreadsheets

Travel across counties

Driving license

Family-run business experience

Education

Relevant qualification in business, sales, marketing, or a related field

Job description

Company Description

5th Avenue Floor Store is a family-run, Dublin-based flooring specialist providing premium flooring solutions for homes, businesses, and trade customers across Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, and Meath. The company offers a curated range of laminate, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, carpets, and more, combining high-quality products with straightforward, expert advice. Based in Greenogue Industrial Estate, the team supports customers from selection through to installation, focusing on excellent craftsmanship and reliable service. Applicants can expect to join a business that values personal service, competitive pricing, and helping customers find flooring that fits their space, style, and budget. The company's ethos centers on beautiful floors, expert guidance, and exceptional quality.

Role Description

The Area Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dublin, responsible for driving sales growth across the company's service areas. This role involves managing and expanding relationships with residential, commercial, and trade customers, including regular site visits, showroom consultations, and follow-up meetings. The Area Sales Manager will identify new business opportunities, prepare and present quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure timely closure of sales. Daily tasks include coordinating with the installation and operations teams, maintaining accurate sales records, tracking performance against targets, and providing feedback on market trends and customer needs. The role also includes supporting marketing initiatives, representing the company at industry events or trade shows when required, and ensuring that every customer receives a professional, informed, and friendly service aligned with the company's standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or area sales management, ideally within flooring, interiors, construction, or a related sector.
• Strong customer relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust, understand customer requirements, and provide tailored solutions.
• Solid negotiation and closing skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans or technical specifications, or willingness to learn these aspects of the role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confident presentation abilities in both one-to-one and group settings.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple customers, quotes, and follow-ups across a defined territory.
• Comfort using basic digital tools such as CRM systems, email, spreadsheets, and mobile applications to manage sales activities.
• Capability to work on-site in Dublin and travel regularly across the surrounding counties as required.
• Full, clean driving license and access to reliable transportation.
• Previous experience in a family-run or customer-focused business environment is an advantage.
• Relevant qualification in business, sales, marketing, or a related