Field Sales & Business Development Manager

The People Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Group is seeking a Field Sales & Business Development Manager for Ireland. You will visit retail customers, build strong relationships and drive sales across your territory. This field-based role requires a minimum of 3 years in sales, account management or business development, with solid FMCG knowledge.

You will manage promotions, identify opportunities and work with internal teams to deliver results. A full driving licence is essential, with salary in the 55k–60k EUR range.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, account management or business development.
• Knowledge of FMCG industry, ideally within grocery or retail.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and KPIs.
• Strong customer relationship and communication skills.
• Experience managing sales performance and profit margins.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to spot and act on new opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating in a team.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets across your territory.
• Grow existing accounts and win new business.
• Build retailer relationships through regular visits and excellent customer service.
• Help customers improve in-store performance and standards.
• Plan and manage territory effectively to maximise sales, profit and growth.
• Use sales data and market information to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
• Deliver promotions effectively and ensure customers get best results.
• Identify new commercial opportunities and turn them into sales.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver the best service and results for customers.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Business development

Customer relationship

Communication

Independence

Job description

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 have multiple locations available.

Location: Ireland

Salary: 55k-60k

Job Ref: 9604PL

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