Join our Wurth CommunityThe Wurth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 85,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.Wurth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with record-breaking sales has made Wurth Ireland a market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 21 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland. Our online presence continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing.Our strength is our Direct Sales Force of which we have the largest in Ireland, on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company's headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics.We are looking to hire an Area Sales Manager covering the South/Midlands area to join our existing team of 7 other Area Sales Managers, each with sales/managerial responsibility for a team of up to 12 Sales Representatives. The ideal candidate will be living in the South/Midlands area.Reporting to the Direct Sales Lead, the ideal candidate will possess a passion for direct selling and fact-based decision making with a focus on the sales process and sales excellence.Objectives, Duties And Responsibilities Of The RoleObjectivesTo grow sales and achieve your team's sales & profit targets. To proactively develop and train all salespeople within the team. To support and develop the company, omnichannel and divisional strategic and tactical actions & plans. Duties And ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & TrainingAssist in the recruitment and onboarding of new salespeople.Provide initial and ongoing training to ensure team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for success.Compliance with Objectives & ResponsibilitiesEnsure your team understand and adhere to their objectives, duties, and responsibilities as outlined in their employment packages.Team Engagement & SupportBuild and maintain strong, supportive relationships with each team member.Foster an environment of open communication, trust, and collaboration.Performance Monitoring & MotivationRegularly monitor individual and team performance against targets.Implement strategies to motivate and support team members in achieving and exceeding their goals.Individual Development PlanningDevelop tailored development plans for each salesperson, taking into account:Territory potentialField sales development programmesOne-to-one feedbackField AccompanimentSpend a minimum of x full working day per month with each salesperson. Use these days to provide hands-on coaching and work toward specific, agreed-upon objectives. Team Meetings & TrainingOrganise and lead regular monthly team meetings. Ensure meetings are informative, goal-oriented, and include product training aligned with Company and Divisional activities. Monthly One-to-One ReviewsConduct effective monthly 1:1 meetings with each team member. Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide discussions and track progress. Communication & CollaborationMaintain proactive and transparent communication with your sales team, senior management, and other departments. Responsiveness & Follow-UpEnsure all team and customer enquiries or requests are handled promptly and professionally, with appropriate follow-up actions. The above duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be reviewed annually.OUR COMPANY CULTURE values the following attributes in the successful candidate;PERSON: Organises their priorities and time effectivelyMaintains their performance and is able to handle pressureDeals with relevant functional developmentsOTHER: Works effectively together with their management team and their employeesWork effectively together with their bossesEnsures talent management in the companyCOMPANY: Accepts entrepreneurial responsibilities (takes decisions and drives themforward)Ensures a sustainable strategy (market and customer orientation)Implements things (Activity/Impact)EXPERIENCE: Sales Experience 5-10 years in B2B direct sales, preferably in fastenersor industrial consumablesManagerial Experience 2-5 years managing a sales team, ideally in adirect field sales environmentKey Skill Set; excellent leadership and communication skills, proactive performance management, technical sales, customer relationship management.What We OfferJoining Wurth Ireland means joining a successful Multinational company- with an extensive support network and the opportunity via excellent training and ongoing development opportunities to meet and exceed your personal and professional developmental goals.Competitive Salary with additional incentives offered throughout the year (OTE €75,000pa)Company CarCompany Assets, i.e Mobile Phone, iPadAttractive Lunch AllowancePension Contribution Health Care Contribution Top Performer Trips24 days annual leaveOnboarding ProgrammePaid Sick Leave SchemeEmployee Referral SchemeStaff DiscountLong Service RewardsLife Cover & Other BenefitsCareer Progression OpportunitiesWellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance ProgrammeDiversity is our FutureThe future needs good decisions, and good decisions are a result of a diversity of opinions and perspectivesWurth Ireland is committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people we serve. We strive to create a culture where all staff have equal access to opportunity and feel comfortable and confident to be themselves at work.