Sales Manager Beauty

The People Group; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Group is seeking a Sales Manager to drive the Pharmacy Channel in Ireland. This role emphasizes ownership of territory performance and leadership of the sales team, aiming to strengthen customer relationships while achieving growth objectives.

Ideal candidates will possess 2+ years in sales management, understand the Irish Retail landscape, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership abilities. A competitive salary of €50k - €60k is offered along with an exciting opportunity to impact a leading cosmetics distribution business.

Qualifications

• 2+ years sales management or key account experience required.
• Must understand the Irish Retail industry.
• Candidates must be eligible to drive in the Island of Ireland and have a full clean drivers' license.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of territory performance across Pharmacy.
• Manage the sales team field force and merchandisers.
• Maintain and enhance team competencies including selling and merchandising.
• Set and implement monthly sales team targets and KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Key accounts.

Skills

Sales management

Key account management

Communication

Team leadership

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Ireland’s leading cosmetics distribution business and play a key role in driving the success of some of the most exciting beauty brands in the market. Operating at the forefront of the pharmacy and fashion retail sectors, this organisation combines innovation, commercial excellence, and a deep understanding of consumer trends to deliver exceptional results. With a strong market presence, ambitious growth plans, and a collaborative team culture, this is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced and dynamic beauty business.

About the role

We are looking for a highly competent Sales Manager to take ownership of the Pharmacy Channel in Ireland. This role is responsible for driving growth and market share through the effective leadership of the sales team and the development of strong, strategic customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the territory performance across Pharmacy in the region. Key metrics including journey planning adherence, volume, revenue, availability, visibility, and in store merchandising executional standards.
• In this channel role, the SM will directly manage the sales team field force and merchandisers in the Region.
• Maintain and enhance a team of high achievers by developing the key sales competencies within the team including selling, merchandising excellence and relationship management skills.
• Work closely with key stakeholders across business to align on strategy, commercials, and budget achievement.
• Set and implement Monthly Sales team targets and KPI’s in line with budgets.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with Key accounts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Key accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, operations, product).
• Resolve account issues quickly and effectively.
• Track key account metrics and performance.

Key Personal Requirements

• 2+ years sales management/ key account experience.
• Understanding of the Irish Retail industry.
• Commercially astute with relevant experience.
• A resilient self‑starter with a result driven work ethic.
• Strong communicator with a proven ability at leadership and managing a team.
• High level of IT proficiency: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Candidates must be eligible to drive in the Island of Ireland and have a full clean drivers’ license.

Location

Dublin

Salary

50k - 60k

Job Ref

9585PL