Sales Manager

Brightwater Recruitment; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is partnering with a global leader in specialty chemicals and ingredients distribution to recruit a Sales Manager for Ireland. This field-based role focuses on growing a diverse portfolio of existing and prospective customers, delivering tailored solutions, and strengthening strategic relationships.

You will collaborate with Development, Product, and Technical Managers to meet customer needs, analyze market trends, and drive revenue in a dynamic market across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (food science, chemistry, or related fields) or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated success in a sales or account management role within specialty chemicals or ingredients, ideally in Food & Nutrition.
• Experience in new product launches, market analysis, and promotional campaigns.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret sales data and market trends and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Self-motivated, organized, and resilient, with the capability to prioritize effectively and manage time under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage, nurture, and grow a portfolio of existing and prospective customers through regular face-to-face and virtual interactions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline in collaboration with internal teams.
• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with budget and margin targets, utilizing data insights to inform timely actions.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Product, and Technical Managers to provide customers with tailored solutions and technical expertise.
• Conduct market research and promote new product offerings, ensuring alignment with current trends and customer needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

I’m working with a global leader in specialty chemicals and ingredients distribution who are looking for a Sales Manager to manage and grow a diverse portfolio of existing and prospective customers across Ireland. This field-based role offers a unique opportunity to develop and expand key customer relationships, deliver tailored solutions, and contribute to business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, nurture, and grow a portfolio of existing and prospective customers through regular face-to-face and virtual interactions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline in collaboration with internal teams.
• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with budget and margin targets, utilizing data insights to inform timely actions.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Product, and Technical Managers to provide customers with tailored solutions and technical expertise.
• Conduct market research and promote new product offerings, ensuring alignment with current trends and customer needs.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (food science, chemistry, or related fields) or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated success in a sales or account management role within specialty chemicals or ingredients, ideally in Food & Nutrition.
• Experience in new product launches, market analysis, and promotional campaigns.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret sales data and market trends and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Self-motivated, organized, and resilient, with the capability to prioritize effectively and manage time under pressure.