Job description
Sales Representative - Food Wholesale
To cover the following counties, Donegal, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry and Louth
€40,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission | OTE €44,000-€50,000
Company Van | Fuel Card | Laptop | Phone | Lunch Allowance
About the Company
A leading food wholesale distributor serving customers across Ireland with a broad range of quality food products. The business partners closely with retailers, caterers and foodservice operators, delivering market-relevant lines on time, every time.
The company prides itself on exceptional customer service, commercial integrity, and operating with agility in a fast-paced market. It is committed to sustainable growth, long-lasting partnerships, and supporting customers' success.
The Role
We are currently seeking a driven and personable Sales Representative to join a growing team. This is a field-based role, ideal for someone with sales experience in the food, FMCG, wholesale or foodservice sector who enjoys building relationships, managing accounts, and identifying new business opportunities.
You will be responsible for managing an existing customer base while actively developing new accounts within your territory. This role suits a self-motivated sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts
2. Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory
3. Build strong, long-term relationships with retailers, caterers and foodservice customers
4. Achieve and exceed sales targets and performance KPIs
5. Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements
6. Plan and manage your time effectively between field sales and administration
7. Maintain accurate sales reports and forecasts using Microsoft Office tools
About You
You will ideally have:
8. Proven sales experience in foodservice, FMCG, wholesale or B2B sales
9. Strong relationship-building and customer management skills
10. A target-driven mindset with a track record of achieving results
11. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
12. Strong organisation and time management abilities
13. Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
14. A professional, customer-focused approach
15. Full, clean driving licence
What Will Make You Stand Out
Outgoing and personable with strong interpersonal skills
Commercially aware and solutions-focused
Resilient, proactive and self-motivated
Presentable and professional at all times
Able to think strategically about territory and account growth
Salary & Benefits
16. Basic Salary: €40,000
17. Uncapped Commission
18. Realistic OTE: €44,000 - €50,000
19. Lunch Allowance: €2,500 tax-free per annum
20. Company Van & Fuel Card
21. Laptop & Mobile Phone