Strategic Area Sales Manager - Cork, Foodservice

FHLB Des Moines; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland in Cork seeks an Area Sales Manager to drive sales, profit and margin targets within the Cork region. You will build strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing needs while using available systems to support sales activities.

The role demands field sales experience in foodservice, strong analytical and credit-control skills, and a proactive customer-centric approach. A full driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in foodservice sales and knowledge of the catering market.
• Strong credit control abilities and numerical literacy.
• 3–5 years of field sales within foodservice required.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently when needed.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profit and margin targets for assigned Cork area.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Promote use of available CRM and system tools.
• Grow customer base and respond to client needs promptly.

Skills

Food & catering market knowledge

Credit control skills

Field sales experience (3-5 years)

Flexibility

Team player + initiative

Customer needs orientation

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Driving license (full B)

Job description

Sysco Ireland in Cork seeks an Area Sales Manager to drive sales, profit and margin targets within the Cork region. You will build strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing needs while using available systems to support sales activities.

The role demands field sales experience in foodservice, strong analytical and credit-control skills, and a proactive customer-centric approach. A full driving license is required.