Sales Development Manager

Tirlán; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Mobile phone & laptop

Career development

Access to leading brands

Collaborative culture

Impact in growing global org

Job summary

Tirlán is seeking a Sales Development Manager for the Meath & Louth region. This field-based role focuses on driving sales, distribution, and growth across retail and doorstep channels, building strong relationships with distributors, milk agents and retailers to keep our brands top choice.

You'll influence commercial performance, identify growth opportunities, and bring innovative products to market while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Customer Service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a field sales, account management or sales leadership role.
• Proven ability to hit and exceed sales targets.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Experience influencing customers and negotiating effectively.
• Proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach.
• Strong analytical skills to drive decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow strong partnerships with milk agents, distributors and retail customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to drive volume and market share growth.
• Expand distribution across dairy drinks, family milk and broader consumer product categories.
• Manage route-to-market activities to ensure products are available where and when customers need them.
• Execute promotional campaigns, merchandising initiatives and new product launches to maximise sales performance.
• Analyse sales trends, market data and customer insights to identify opportunities and improve results.
• Manage budgets effectively while delivering against volume, value and margin targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Credit Control, MyMilkMan and Customer Service to deliver business objectives.
• Support and influence third-party teams to ensure excellent execution in market.

Skills

Field sales

Account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Job description

Sales Development Manager – Consumer Domestic

Meath & Louth Region

Shape Growth for Some of Ireland's Most Trusted Food Brands

At Tirlán, we're passionate about bringing high-quality dairy and nutrition products to consumers in Ireland and around the world. As one of Ireland's leading food and nutrition businesses, our farmer-owned co-operative combines global reach with local expertise, delivering household brands including Avonmore, Kilmeaden, Truly Grass Fed and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

With over €3 billion in annual revenue, 2,000 employees, and operations spanning Ireland, the US, MEA and China, we're continuing to invest in our people, brands and future growth.

We're now seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Sales Development Manager to join our Consumer Domestic team and drive sales growth across the Meath and Louth region.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible field-based role where you'll take ownership of driving sales, distribution and market growth across retail and doorstep channels. You'll build and strengthen relationships with distributors, milk agents and retail partners, ensuring our brands remain the preferred choice for customers and consumers alike.

As a key member of the regional sales team, you'll have the opportunity to influence commercial performance, identify growth opportunities, and play an important role in bringing innovative products to market.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and grow strong partnerships with milk agents, distributors and retail customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to drive volume and market share growth.
• Expand distribution across dairy drinks, family milk and broader consumer product categories.
• Manage route-to-market activities to ensure products are available where and when customers need them.
• Execute promotional campaigns, merchandising initiatives and new product launches to maximise sales performance.
• Analyse sales trends, market data and customer insights to identify opportunities and improve results.
• Manage budgets effectively while delivering against volume, value and margin targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues across, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Credit Control, MyMilkMan and Customer Service to deliver business objectives.
• Support and influence third-party teams to ensure excellent execution in market.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a commercially minded sales professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering results.

You will bring:

• Experience in a field sales, account management or sales leadership role.
• A strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Experience influencing customers and negotiating effectively.
• A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions.
• A full, clean driving licence.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver annual sales volume, value and profitability targets.
• Grow market share across dairy drinks and family milk categories.
• Expand distribution and develop new sales opportunities.
• Strengthen customer and distributor relationships.
• Successfully execute promotional activity and new product launches.
• Drive sustainable growth across your territory.

Why Join Tirlán?

At Tirlán, you'll be joining a business with a proud heritage, strong values and ambitious plans for the future. We are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for growth and progression.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Access to industry-leading brands and customers
• A collaborative and supportive culture
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing global organisation

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Tirlán, we believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

About Tirlán

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, combining expertise in research and development, consumer insights, food safety and advanced manufacturing to deliver innovative products to customers across global markets.

We are proud to be a Values-Based Organisation, guided by a shared commitment to excellence, sustainability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Profile description:

This is a highly visible field-based role where you'll take ownership of driving sales, distribution and market growth across retail and doorstep channels. You'll build and strengthen relationships with distributors, milk agents and retail partners, ensuring our brands remain the preferred choice for customers and consumers alike.

As a key member of the regional sales team, you'll have the opportunity to influence commercial performance, identify growth opportunities, and play an important role in bringing innovative products to market.