Field Sales Representative - Foodservice / B2B

Field Sales Representative - Foodservice / B2B

Location: Field-based - Limerick, Clare & Galway
Head Office: Dublin
Salary: €40,000 + Monthly Commission + Quarterly KPI Bonuses
Hours: Monday to Friday, generally 8:30am-5:00pm with flexibility

Staffline Recruitment is currently recruiting a Field Sales Representative on behalf of an established food wholesale distributor. This is a field-based role covering Limerick, Clare and Galway, with responsibility for managing existing customer accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities across the territory.

The successful candidate will have the freedom to manage their own territory and plan their own working days. There are no fixed route plans, allowing the Sales Representative to organise customer visits and sales activity based on the needs of their accounts and opportunities within the region.

We are ideally looking for an experienced B2B salesperson, with previous foodservice, FMCG, wholesale or food industry experience considered a significant advantage. The client is also open to experienced chefs who are looking to transition away from the kitchen and use their food knowledge within a commercial, customer-facing sales role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing customer accounts across Limerick, Clare and Galway.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities throughout the territory.
• Generate leads and develop a strong pipeline of prospective customers.
• Grow sales and identify additional opportunities within existing accounts.
• Conduct regular face-to-face customer meetings and visits.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and KPIs.
• Manage pricing and commercial discussions with customers where required.
• Independently plan and manage daily sales activity and customer visits.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts as required.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive a high level of service.
• Identify opportunities for continued growth across the territory.

Requirements

• Previous B2B sales experience is highly desirable.
• Experience within foodservice, FMCG, wholesale or the wider food industry would be a strong advantage.
• Experienced chefs looking to transition into sales are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong customer relationship and account management skills.
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Target-driven and motivated to achieve sales goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong organisation, planning and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a large territory.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, resilient and proactive.
• Full clean driving licence is essential.

Salary & Benefits

• €40,000 basic salary
• €2,500 annual tax-free lunch allowance
• Monthly commission
• Quarterly KPI-based bonuses
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Laptop
• Company phone
• 20% employee discount on products
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, generally 8:30am to 5:00pm. There is flexibility around working hours due to the field-based nature of the position.

Sales Representatives have autonomy to plan their own working days and customer visits, with no fixed daily route plans.

Interview Process

The first stage of the recruitment process will be a Teams interview. Successful candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview at the company's head office in Ballymount, Dublin.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced B2B salesperson looking for a field-based opportunity with autonomy and strong earning potential, or an experienced chef interested in transitioning into a commercial sales career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion.