Field Sales Representative

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive commission

Job summary

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing is seeking a Field Sales Representative to cover Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare. You will manage the full sales cycle, build relationships with retailers and secure shelf and feature space, while developing new business across Leinster.

The role offers a 35,000 EUR base salary plus 5% commission, a company vehicle, and a Monday–Friday schedule with flexible territory management. Prior FMCG/retail sales experience and a clean driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Has prior sales experience, ideally within FMCG or retail.
• Customer-focused and professional with a track record of meeting sales targets.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to develop new business.
• Comfortable using Excel and handheld technology to manage accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business across Leinster and grow existing retail accounts.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Plan weekly activities and manage customer call files and routes.
• Build long-term customer relationships and maximise shelf and feature space.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager, Customer Service and Logistics teams.

Skills

Sales experience

FMCG / Retail

Relationship building

Excel

Driving licence

Territory planning

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and driven Field Sales Representative to join an established FMCG sales team, covering Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being out on the road, building strong customer relationships and developing new business within the retail sector.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for managing the full sales cycle - from identifying and securing new customers, to developing existing accounts and maximising sales opportunities across your territory. There will be an existing customer call file to manage, alongside a strong focus on new business development.

The majority of your week will be planned in advance, leaving some time free for ad hoc client calls or meetings. Representatives are given a lot of freedom and agency to manage their territories with flexibility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing new business across Leinster
• Managing and growing existing retail accounts
• Building strong, long-term customer relationships
• Securing shelf space and feature space
• Increasing the breadth and depth of product range in store
• Regularly managing your customer call file and route
• Ensuring customer queries are followed through efficiently
• Maximising sales opportunities and product visibility in store
• Working closely with the Sales Manager, Customer Service and Logistics teams

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous sales experience, ideally within FMCG or retail
• Is confident, professional and customer-focused
• Enjoys new business development and achieving sales targets
• Has strong relationship-building skills
• Is organised and able to manage their own time effectively
• Is comfortable using Excel and handheld technology
• Has a full, clean driving licence
• Ideally has existing customer relationships within the Leinster retail market
• €35,000 basic salary + 5% commission
• Company vehicle
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
• Freedom to plan your week and manage your own territory
• Covering Dublin, Wicklow, Meath & Kildare (can be flexible depending on your location)

You'll be joining a longstanding, directly employed sales team with the support of an experienced Sales Manager and colleagues across the wider business.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone looking to build a successful career within a growing FMCG business.