Sales & Account Executive

Job Title: Sales & Account Executive

Contract: Permanent
Department: Sales & Marketing
Location: Dual Sites (Multiple Locations)
Salary: €37,000 – €40,000
Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus
Reporting To: Sales Leadership Team
Talent Acquisition Contact: HR Department

Role Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated Sales & Account Executive to join a rapidly expanding FMCG business with consistent year-on-year growth. You will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing development support while contributing directly to commercial performance and customer relationship success.

You will manage and grow a portfolio of retail and foodservice accounts, support strategic sales initiatives, identify commercial opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver on key growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Commercial Growth

• Manage and support a portfolio of retail and foodservice customers.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and deliver excellent service standards.
• Execute customer plans and ensure completion and accuracy of all required documentation.

Data Analysis & Commercial Insight

• Interpret sales reports and customer data to identify growth opportunities.
• Analyse performance trends, competitor behaviour, and consumer patterns to support commercial decisions.
• Contribute to forecasting, strategic planning, and KPI achievement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with planning, production, logistics, supply chain, and marketing teams.
• Assist in the execution of promotional activity, customer campaigns, and new product launch support.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Provide regular performance reporting, presenting risks, trends, and commercial opportunities.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to support sales strategy and customer planning.

Marketing & Brand Support

• Support weekly social media and brand marketing activity.
• Enhance digital visibility and engagement aligned to brand objectives.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical ability and confidence analysing commercial data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in FMCG or retail environments desirable.
• Advanced organisational and time-management capabilities.
• Strong IT proficiency including CRM systems and Excel.

Core Competencies

1. Commercial Awareness
2. Data Interpretation & Insight Delivery
3. Effective Customer Relationship Management
4. Strategic Sales Planning & Implementation
5. Negotiation & Influencing
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
7. Problem Solving & Decision-Making
8. Brand & Category Understanding
9. CRM & IT System Competence
10. Time & Project Management

Career Development

The role provides clear paths for professional progression through ongoing training, mentorship and internal advancement opportunities.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Employee discount scheme
• Learning & development investment
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working supports
• Mileage and travel expense coverage