Sales Operations Executive | UK & Ireland

Empresaconfidencial; Cork; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresaconfidencial in Cork is seeking a highly organised Sales Operations Executive to join our expanding commercial team. You will support sales performance, drive commercial excellence and deliver actionable insights in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Finance to ensure efficient processes, accurate reporting and outstanding customer delivery across the UK & Ireland market.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales Operations or Commercial Support in FMCG, Retail or distribution.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
• Experience with CRM and ERP systems for data management.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with daily operational and commercial activities.
• Prepare and maintain sales reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Analyse sales data, market trends and customer performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage customer, product and pricing information within CRM and ERP systems.
• Coordinate promotional activities, trade campaigns and new product launches.
• Monitor trade spend, customer agreements and promotional effectiveness.
• Support sales forecasting, budgeting and demand planning processes.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Customer Service teams to ensure excellent customer delivery.
• Assist Account Managers in preparing customer presentations, business reviews and performance reports.
• Track KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sales operations

Advanced Excel

CRM systems

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical Sales Operations Executive to join our expanding commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting sales performance, driving commercial excellence, and delivering actionable insights within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Finance teams, helping to ensure efficient processes and outstanding customer support across the UK & Ireland market.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the sales team with daily operational and commercial activities.
• Prepare and maintain sales reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Analyse sales data, market trends and customer performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage customer, product and pricing information within CRM and ERP systems.
• Coordinate promotional activities, trade campaigns and new product launches.
• Monitor trade spend, customer agreements and promotional effectiveness.
• Support sales forecasting, budgeting and demand planning processes.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Customer Service teams to ensure excellent customer delivery.
• Assist Account Managers in preparing customer presentations, business reviews and performance reports.
• Track KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Support, Customer Development or a similar role.
• Experience within FMCG, Consumer Goods, Retail or Distribution environments.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting and data analysis).
• Experience working with CRM and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with major retailers such as Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes Stores or SuperValu.
• Knowledge of Category Management and Shopper Insights.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to join a growing international FMCG business.
• Exposure to leading retail customers across the UK & Ireland.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Real opportunities for development and career progression.
• A role with visibility and impact on commercial performance.