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Area Sales Manager

  • Division: Sales & Marketing
  • Contact Email: megan.odoherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24416

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join an established company with a base in Galway. This is a full-time, permanent role and will be based on-the-road covering the Munster territory. The Area Sales Manager will have previous experience in the food/nutrition industry with a passion for these products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop sales and achieve weekly, quarterly & annual targets.

  • Increase distribution numbers & rate of sale in your territory.

  • Identify & act on new business opportunities.

  • In-store merchandising & POS placement.

  • Implement and execute the operational field strategy for the area.

  • Contribute to the delivery of all key financials, budgets, and targets.

  • Educate customers on the product range, market, and category opportunities.

  • Introduce new products & meet brand distribution targets.

  • Build and maintain good relationships with both internal departments and external customers.

  • Research and understand your competitors and the market.

  • Maintain and update the CRM daily, reporting on weekly sales targets and KPIs.

Requirements:

  • Background in the food/nutrition/supplements or FMCG industry.

  • Sales-focused with the ability to achieve targets and weekly KPIs.

  • Proven track record in high-level sales and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify customer needs and find solutions.

  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work on own initiative.

  • Proficient in using CRM and updating customer information.

  • Ability to read and analyse key sales data such as customer sales data, financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting. 

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Area Sales Manager, please contact Megan O’Doherty.

megan.odoherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021-4911066