FIELD SALES OPPORTUNITY - FOR CHEFS READY FOR THEIR NEXT CHALLENGE
Staffline Recruitment IrelandJob 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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