Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager – Galway Region_Champion Sales Growth for a Market-Leading FMCG Brand_

Are you an energetic sales leader with a flair for growing business and inspiring teams? One of Ireland’s best-known consumer brands in the FMCG sector is on the lookout for a passionate AreaSales Manager to take ownership of a high-performing territory in Galway.

This is a rare opportunity to join a legacy Irish brand with decades of success in the grocery retail space. You’ll play a key role in driving growth and excellence across van sales and distributor operations in the region—ensuring customers experience outstanding service and product availability every day.

Your Mission

As Area Sales Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind regional sales performance. You’ll manage an established network of depots, distributors, and van sales representatives—ensuring targets are not only met but exceeded through smart planning, hands-on leadership, and consistent execution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver Sales Success: Hit quarterly and annual sales goals by strengthening existing relationships, developing new business, and ensuring unbeatable after-sales service.
• Control Returns: Maintain returns within target levels through smart depot oversight and product management.
• Own the Numbers: Keep stock reconciliations tight, accurate, and fully accountable—from depot to delivery.
• Lead the Team: Build, schedule, and lead a high-performing regional sales team. Manage rotas, cover leave, and drive team motivation.
• Recruit and Train: Oversee hiring and onboarding of new team members to ensure top-quality staffing at all times.
• Fleet Oversight: Ensure all company vehicles in your region are well maintained and all procedures (including accident reporting) are followed precisely.
• Report with Clarity: Provide regular, accurate updates to senior management on sales trends, operational performance, and any issues impacting the region.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Sales Leadership: At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an FMCG or fast-paced field sales environment.
• Commercial Acumen: You understand the numbers, the strategy, and the customer.
• Strong Communication: Clear, confident, and collaborative.
• Planning Skills: You know how to prioritise and structure your week for results.
• Team Focused: Able to motivate and support others while owning your responsibilities.
• Licence Required: Full clean Irish or EU driving licence.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a sales management job—it’s your chance to represent a beloved Irish brand, make a visible impact, and build a career with meaning. You'll be supported by a strong senior leadership team while enjoying a high level of autonomy in your region.

If you’re ready to bring your energy, leadership, and sales expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference—we want to hear from you.