Ref No: DT18559
County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Competitive salary
Location: County Limerick
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Sales Manager to lead our Account Management team. This role is ideal for a results-driven leader who can inspire their team, drive sales growth, and foster strong customer relationships.
The Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of Account Managers, each managing a diverse customer portfolio. The successful candidate will lead with passion and enthusiasm, ensuring delivery of sales targets while promoting a culture of customer obsession and service excellence.
Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 5–10 Account Managers, ensuring their continuous development and success.
Deliver on sales and margin targets, driving growth across multiple product categories.
Develop strategies to convert sales leads, expand business within existing accounts, and reduce customer attrition.
Monitor performance through reports, sales metrics, and CRM tools, providing regular feedback and gap analysis.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability.
Manage credit, write-offs, and financial risk in collaboration with the credit team.
Oversee preparation of budgets, forecasts, and sales reports.
Actively utilise CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for forecasting, planning, and customer management.
Lead by example in fostering engagement, communication, and customer-first service delivery.
5+ years of proven sales experience (ideally within food, FMCG, or a related sector).
3+ years of people management experience; experience leading a remote team is an advantage.
Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to achieve and exceed sales growth.
Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce experience desirable).
Strong knowledge of KPIs, metrics, and financial data interpretation.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
A solution-oriented mindset with strong organisational and time management skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to plan, execute, and adapt to changing business needs.
A leadership role with significant impact on team and business success.
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Opportunities for personal and professional development.
A dynamic, customer-focused, and supportive work environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Sales Manager to join a growing business, lead a high-performing team, and make a measurable impact on both customer satisfaction and commercial performance.
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