Area Sales Manager - Leinster

Position: Area Sales Manager - Leinster
Our client is Ireland's foremost supplier of premium coffee solutions to the food service sector, renowned for their unmatched experience, expertise, and commitment. As a leader in the industry, they bring a passion for quality and sustainability to everything they do.
What's on Offer:
This role offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including:

• On-Target Earnings (OTE): €55-70k
• Attractive commission structure
• Company car, laptop, and phone
• Travel expenses
• Annual pay review and performance-based bonus
• Support for work-life balance and access to career development programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the sales strategy for the Dublin/Leinster region, with a strong focus on acquiring new customers and expanding existing accounts.
• Report directly to the Managing Director, conducting market research and identifying business development opportunities.
• Leverage your knowledge of the coffee industry, market trends, and competitor activity to drive sales and maintain a competitive edge.
• Build and foster strong customer relationships by demonstrating expertise, integrity, and a deep understanding of their business needs.
• Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, and technical teams to identify opportunities and drive growth.
• Proactively pursue and close business opportunities within short to medium sales cycles.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all customer interactions.
• Willingness to travel as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and resilient with a proactive approach to leadership.
• Relevant experience in the foodservice industry, including a strong understanding of foodservice products, equipment, and services.
• Proven success in up-selling, cross-selling, and managing an established account base.
• Experience in generating and closing new business, with the ability to succeed in short to medium sales cycles.
• Capable of working independently, managing your own time, and achieving goals without supervision.
• A dependable, trustworthy professional with a commitment to high standards of integrity and accountability.
• Previous experience with consultative/solution-based selling.
• Skilled in identifying customer needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to analyze market trends and competitor activities.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with staff, customers, and operational teams.
• Proficient in using CRM systems to track and report on sales activities.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please send your CV to [email protected] or contact Marie at 01 64552000.
We wish you every success with your application!