Sales Manager – Retail Sales & Brand Influence at FMI

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Field Sales Management, People Management, Retail Sales, Coaching, Relationship Building, Commercial Awareness, Performance Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Reporting Systems

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Your mission Location: Nationwide Company: FMI on behalf of Reckitt Reports to: Account Manager A full driving licence valid in Ireland is an essential requirement. Please do not apply if you do not have one. About the Role FMI is currently recruiting for a Sales Manager – Retail Sales & Brand Influence to lead a field sales team representing a leading portfolio of Reckitt brands across the retail sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused and people-oriented sales professional to lead, coach and support a team of Sales Representatives, driving sales, availability, visibility and brand influence across multiples, convenience stores, forecourts and independent retail outlets. You will play a key role in supporting the growth and in-store presence of well-known Reckitt brands, including Lemsip, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Finish and Vanish. What You’ll Be Doing As Sales Manager, you will: Lead,coach and support a team of field-based Sales Representatives. Drive team performance against sales, distribution, availability,visibility and promotional targets. Support the team in building strong relationships with store managers, department managers and retail decision-makers. Influence in-store execution and ensure brand priorities are delivered effectively. Identify opportunities to grow sales, distribution, product range and secondary display space. Monitor and support delivery of promotional activity, point-of-sale implementation and brand standards. Conduct field visits, coaching days and performance reviews with team members. Review team reporting, sales updates, stock checks and store visit activity. Provide regular feedback on performance, market activity, competitor activity and customer insights. Work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure strong account delivery. What We’re Looking For We are looking for a confident, commercially minded Sales Manager who can lead from the front and support a field sales team to deliver strong results. The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience in field sales, retail sales, FMCG, grocery, convenience, pharmacy, healthcare,house hold or consumer goods. Previous people management, supervisory or field coaching experience. Strong leadership,coaching and communication skills. Excellent influencing and relationship-building ability. Confidence engaging with store managers, retail teams, client contacts and internal stakeholders. A target-driven and commercially aware approach. The ability to identify sales opportunities and turn insight into action. Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills. Good attention to detail and a focus on high standards of execution. Experience using reporting systems, mobile apps, Microsoft Office tools or performance dashboards. A full clean driving licence. Your profile Sales-focused and results-driven. Confident,professional and persuasive. A strong people leader and coach. Commercially aware and proactive. Organised, reliable and accountable. Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong at building relationships and influencing others. Positive, flexible and solution focused. Passionate about delivering high standards for well-known consumer brands. What We Offer Competitive salary. Performance-related bonus or commission, where applicable. Company vehicle. Phone/laptop/tablet, where applicable. Training and development opportunities. The opportunity to lead a field sales team representing some of the most recognisable household,healthcare and consumer brands in the market. How to Apply If you are an experienced sales professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving retail performance, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV Why us? About us FMI is a diverse business specialising in Field Management, Brand Management and Distribution and Contact Centre services across multiple sectors including FMCG, Drinks, Utilities, Telco, and Government. Our teams have been representing leading brands in Ireland for over 30 years. We value our employees and help them grow through training and development opportunities. Our onboarding process sets you up for success, whether you're based in Dublin, Belfast, or out in the field. If you're passionate and enthusiastic about your career, FMI is the place for you.

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a team of field sales representatives to drive sales, availability, and brand visibility for Reckitt brands across various retail outlets. Monitor team performance against targets and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective in-store execution.