National Sales Manager

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing; Longford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company car/allowance

Development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing is seeking a National Sales Manager to lead a nationwide team of Business Development Managers and Account Managers in a dynamic, international construction recruitment business.

You will drive revenue growth, build strong client relationships, and foster a high-performing sales culture with a clear path to director-level progression for the right candidate. Expect extensive travel and a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing a sales team (BDMs, Account Managers, or similar roles).
• Strong track record of achieving sales growth and commercial targets.
• Excellent people leadership skills – able to inspire, coach, and drive accountability.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building ability.
• Flexibility to travel nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a nationwide team of BDMs and Account Managers.
• Set clear objectives, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a high-performance culture that values collaboration, accountability, and client success.
• Support individual development plans to grow capability and retention within the team.
• Own responsibility for achieving sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability across the business.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and deepen client relationships.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify new markets, opportunities, and service offerings.
• Drive commercial negotiations, ensuring agreements deliver long-term value for clients and the business.

Skills

Sales team leadership

Revenue growth

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel willingness

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded National Sales Manager to lead a nationwide team of Business Development Managers and Account Managers in an international construction recruitment business.

This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, developing client relationships, and ensuring the team consistently delivers exceptional service. The ideal candidate will bring strong people leadership skills, a proven track record of commercial success, and the ability to inspire a high-performing sales culture. Industry background is flexible – we are open to candidates from any sector who can demonstrate effective leadership and business results.

As part of a thriving and rapidly growing business, this role offers significant career progression, with the opportunity to step into a Director-level position in a short period of time for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a nationwide team of Business Development Managers and Account Managers.
• Set clear objectives, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a high-performance culture that values collaboration, accountability, and client success.
• Support individual development plans to grow capability and retention within the team.
• Own responsibility for achieving sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability across the business.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and deepen client relationships.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify new markets, opportunities, and service offerings.
• Drive commercial negotiations, ensuring agreements deliver long-term value for clients and the business.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Oversee key client accounts, ensuring exceptional levels of service and satisfaction.
• Support the team in building strong client partnerships and resolving complex issues.
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Provide insights and feedback to senior leadership on market trends, clientneeds, and competitive activity.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure the team operates with strong compliance, process efficiency, andbest practice.
• Produce regular reporting on sales performance, pipeline, and forecasting.
• Promote cross-team collaboration to maximise opportunities nationwide.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing and developing a sales team (BDMs, Account Managers, or similar roles).
• Strong track record of achieving sales growth and commercial targets.
• Excellent people leadership skills – able to inspire, coach, and drive accountability.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building ability.
• Flexibility to travel nationally as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Company car/allowance and expenses for nationwide travel.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive culture.

For a confidential conversation please call Shirley on 086 783 1786