Area Sales Manager - Connacht

Area Sales Manager – Connacht RegionPermanent | Full-Time | Competitive Package + Vehicle Are you an ambitious sales professional with a passion for the food industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, market-leading FMCG brand with exceptional consumer loyalty. I am seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager for the Connacht region to continue driving strong growth through a network of distributors and retail partners. In this role, you will be building strong relationships, identifying growth opportunities, supporting partners, and ensuring our products have maximum visibility and market impact. What You’ll Be Doing

• Grow and manage sales across the Connacht region, working closely with existing and potential customers to drive sustainable revenue.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with retailers, distributors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams including self-employed distributors, transport, NPD, and operations teams.
• Identify new business opportunities and implement strategic development plans to expand market share.
• Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, sales data, competitor activity, and market trends to guide strategic decisions.
• Work collaboratively with marketing to develop and execute impactful promotional campaigns.
• Support product innovation, contributing to new product development and enhancements of the existing range.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and operational strengthening.
• Act as the key point of contact for all operational relationships within your territory.

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in a sales-focused role
• A proven track record of driving business development and territory growth.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Confidence in leading and influencing internal teams and external partners.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Solid numerical skills and comfort interpreting sales/market data.
• Ability to resolve conflict effectively and professionally.
• Full clean driving licence required.

Apply today if you are interested or contact [email protected] for more info.