Sales Manager – Account Management Team

Location: County Limerick
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Sales Manager to lead our Account Management team. This role is ideal for a results-driven leader who can inspire their team, drive sales growth, and foster strong customer relationships.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of Account Managers, each managing a diverse customer portfolio. The successful candidate will lead with passion and enthusiasm, ensuring delivery of sales targets while promoting a culture of customer obsession and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 5–10 Account Managers, ensuring their continuous development and success.

• Deliver on sales and margin targets, driving growth across multiple product categories.

• Develop strategies to convert sales leads, expand business within existing accounts, and reduce customer attrition.

• Monitor performance through reports, sales metrics, and CRM tools, providing regular feedback and gap analysis.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability.

• Manage credit, write-offs, and financial risk in collaboration with the credit team.

• Oversee preparation of budgets, forecasts, and sales reports.

• Actively utilise CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for forecasting, planning, and customer management.

• Lead by example in fostering engagement, communication, and customer-first service delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven sales experience (ideally within food, FMCG, or a related sector).

• 3+ years of people management experience; experience leading a remote team is an advantage.

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to achieve and exceed sales growth.

• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce experience desirable).

• Strong knowledge of KPIs, metrics, and financial data interpretation.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

• A solution-oriented mindset with strong organisational and time management skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan, execute, and adapt to changing business needs.

What We Offer

• A leadership role with significant impact on team and business success.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• A dynamic, customer-focused, and supportive work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Sales Manager to join a growing business, lead a high-performing team, and make a measurable impact on both customer satisfaction and commercial performance.