Hygiene Audit & Compliance Consultant

HR Duo; Ireland; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies in Ireland seeks a Hygiene Consultant to join our Sales team. You will conduct on-site hygiene audits at customer premises, assess cleaning practices, product usage, and documentation, and translate findings into practical, compliant improvements.

This role combines technical knowledge with consultative sales to identify value-adding solutions, develop tailored improvement plans, and collaborate with the Sales team to drive revenue through compliant,

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene auditing, environmental health, food safety, facilities management, or related field.
• Proven track record in sales and relationship management
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sanitation systems and application methods
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to target industries
• Experience conducting site inspections and producing formal reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret standards and translate them into practical actions
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured hygiene audits at customer locations.
• Engage proactively with sales representatives to understand operational challenges and identify opportunities for service or product enhancement.
• Review cleaning products currently in use and assess suitability, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency.
• Evaluate cleaning methods, frequency schedules, and application techniques.
• Inspect hygiene-critical areas for compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Identify contamination risks, inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues.
• Provide practical recommendations to close compliance gaps.
• Present findings to customer management teams in a professional and consultative manner.
• Develop tailored hygiene improvement plans.
• Recommend optimal product ranges, dilution systems, and application methods.
• Propose improvements to cleaning schedules and documentation processes.
• Support customers in implementing improved hygiene procedures.
• Identify commercial opportunities based on audit findings.
• Create a structured handover process to the Sales Representative.
• Provide technical justification for recommended product changes.
• Proactively contribute to pipeline development by uncovering upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Participate in joint visits with Sales where appropriate.
• Support the Sales team with technical expertise during customer discussions.
• Act as a trusted hygiene advisor to customers.
• Build long-term relationships through professional, knowledgeable engagement.
• Respond to technical queries and provide ongoing support.

Skills

Hygiene auditing

Environmental health

Food safety

Facilities management

Sales experience

Relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Interpret standards

Driving licence

Education

HACCP certification

Job description

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies in Ireland seeks a Hygiene Consultant to join our Sales team. You will conduct on-site hygiene audits at customer premises, assess cleaning practices, product usage, and documentation, and translate findings into practical, compliant improvements.

This role combines technical knowledge with consultative sales to identify value-adding solutions, develop tailored improvement plans, and collaborate with the Sales team to drive revenue through compliant,