Area Sales Manager - Leinster (Foodservice / Wholesale)€50,000-€55,000 + bonus + company vehicleAre you a foodservice sales pro who actually enjoys being on the road and in front of customers - not stuck in spreadsheets all day? This could be a nice one for you.I'm recruiting on behalf of a well-established Irish food business that supplies a wide range of frozen and chilled products into thefoodservice and retail sectorsacross Ireland, the UK and Europe. They partner with leadingwholesalersand have built their reputation on service, product quality and local sales support.They're now hiring anArea Sales Manager for Leinsterto manage and grow business through a network of c.15 wholesale partners.The roleYou'll be responsible for:Managing and developing relationships with a defined panel of wholesalers across LeinsterDriving volume, margin and distribution of key SKUs within those existing wholesale accountsIdentifying growth opportunities within each depot and working with their sales teams to win more share in:Fast foodIndependent restaurantsCafés, forecourts and general cateringIntroducing and supporting new product linesensuring they're listed, stocked and actively sold throughPlanning and running depot days, tastings, product demos and promotions with the wholesale sales teamsNegotiating pricing, promotional activity and space, working closely with your Commercial ManagerReporting on performance, pipeline and competitor activity in your territoryField-based, you'll manage your own diary with1-2 days per week in the Dublin officefor team meetings and planning.About youWe're looking for:Proven field sales experience – essentialBackground in foodservice / catering / hospitality sales (or strong exposure to that customer base)Experience working with wholesalers or selling through the wholesale channel – strongly preferredStrong commercial skills – comfortable talking price, margin, distribution and promotional spendA relationship-builder who can influence depot managers and motivate van sales / telesales teamsFull, clean driving licence and happy to travel across Leinster on a daily basisIf you're currently an Account Manager / Territory Manager in foodservice or wholesale and you enjoy growing existing accounts rather than pure cold new business, this is very much in that space.Interested?