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FIELD SALES OPPORTUNITY - FOR CHEFS READY FOR THEIR NEXT CHALLENGE

Staffline Recruitment Ireland
Permanent
Hospitality and Catering
Louth, Lincolnshire
€40000 - €44000 per annum
Startdate: ASAP
Ref: JR- 11_1771933001
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Job description

FIELD SALES OPPORTUNITY - FOR CHEFS READY FOR THEIR NEXT CHALLENGE

Are you a chef who knows ingredients inside out? Do you understand food quality, margins, sourcing, and what really works in a busy kitchen? We are seeking a commercially minded food professional to join our team as a Field Sales Representative covering:

Residing in Dundalk, Monaghan or bordering counties within a hour commute to Belfast

Louth

Derry

Louth

Fermanagh

Tyrone

Ideal candidate based within 1 hour of Belfast.

Why This Role is Perfect for a Chef

You already:

Understand ingredient functionality and product quality

Know how kitchens operate under pressure

Speak the language of chefs, caterers and buyers

Understand GP margins and cost control

Now turn that expertise into a rewarding sales career - without the late nights and weekend shifts.

Territory Coverage

Residing in Dundalk, Monaghan or bordering counties within a hour commute to Belfast

Louth

Derry

Louth

Fermanagh

Tyrone

Derry

Louth

Fermanagh

Tyrone

Surrounding counties

Applicants should live within one hour of Belfast. (Louth)

The Role

Manage and grow existing foodservice and retail accounts

Develop new business within your territory

Advise customers on product selection and ingredient suitability

Identify opportunities to increase product range and sales

Negotiate pricing and promotional activity

Meet and exceed sales targets

Balance field activity with reporting and forecasting

This is a field-based role suited to someone who enjoys building long-term relationships and working independently.

Ideal Background

We are particularly interested in:

Head Chefs

Sous Chefs

Catering Managers

Kitchen professionals with strong commercial awareness

OR

What We're Looking For

Natural relationship builder

Commercially aware and target-driven

Confident communicator (face-to-face, phone & email)

Strong organisation and time management

Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Full clean driving licence

Self-motivated and resilient

Salary & Benefits

Basic Salary: €40,000

Lunch Allowance: €2,500 (Tax Free)

Uncapped Commission

Realistic OTE: €44,000 - €50,000

Company Van

Fuel Card

Laptop & Phone

From Kitchen to Commercial

This is your opportunity to:

✔ Stay in the food industry

✔ Use your ingredient knowledge commercially

✔ Build relationships with chefs and buyers

✔ Increase your earning potential

✔ Enjoy a structured Monday-Friday role

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