Hygiene Audit & Solutions Consultant

HR Duo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies in Ireland invites applications for a Hygiene Consultant to join our Sales team. You will conduct on-site hygiene audits at customer premises, assessing cleaning practices, product usage, compliance standards and documentation.

The role blends technical hygiene expertise with sales acumen, developing tailored improvement plans and translating audit findings into product and service recommendations that support revenue growth.

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.
• Assess customer adherence to relevant hygiene and safety standards.
• Review documentation and record-keeping processes related to cleaning schedules and verification logs.
• Evaluate traceability and audit readiness.
• Provide practical recommendations to close compliance gaps.
• Current hygiene status
• Risk areas
• Product performance analysis
• Compliance gaps
• Provide clear product recommendations aligned with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• 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.

Job description

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies in Ireland invites applications for a Hygiene Consultant to join our Sales team. You will conduct on-site hygiene audits at customer premises, assessing cleaning practices, product usage, compliance standards and documentation.

The role blends technical hygiene expertise with sales acumen, developing tailored improvement plans and translating audit findings into product and service recommendations that support revenue growth.