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, please contact Megan O’Doherty021-4911066
Expected salary
Location
Cork
Job date
Fri, 23 May 2025 22:51:43 GMT
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