We're Hiring: Regional Sales Manager
Location: Mayo, Roscommon, Westmeath, Offaly, Tipperary
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Reports to: Head of Sales & Commercial Sales Ireland
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Regional Sales Manager to join AG’s Ireland sales team. In this role, you will drive sales of AG Paving & Building Products by developing strong relationships with merchants and key decision-makers, identifying new business opportunities, and maximising sales growth across your region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and expanding customer relationships while achieving and exceeding regional sales and profitability targets.
Why You'll Love It Here:
❤️ A highly competitive salary
❤️ Company Car/ Car Allowance
❤️ Enhanced annual leave entitlement , increasing with length of service
❤️ Holiday Purchase Scheme
❤️ Health Care Plan
❤️ 5% employer pension contributions with an option for salary pension exchange
❤️ Life assurance at twice your annual salary
❤️ Birthday Half-Day Off – a small way we celebrate you
❤️ A supportive team environment
❤️ Opportunities to develop and grow within the company
❤️ ….. and so much more!
What You’ll Be Doing:
✅ Driving Sales & Revenue Growth
✅ Strengthening Customer Relationships
✅ Maintaining Sales Process & CRM Management
✅ Promoting Internal Collaboration
✅ Increasing Brand & Market Development
✅ Delivering Strategic Contribution
What You'll Bring:
✨ Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within construction or building products.
✨Experience in CRM and data management✨ Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
✨ Familiarity with merchant networks and construction site environments is a plus.
✨ Strong negotiation and communication skills
✨ High emotional intelligence and relationship-building ability
✨ Strategic thinking with a positive, persistent outlook
✨ Organised, independent, and confident in team settings
✨ Comfortable handling rejection and change
Why AG:
At AG, we're building more than products - we're building people. We trust our team with real autonomy, support their growth, and champion work-life balance because we know their best work comes from being their best selves. Respect, fairness and a commitment to well-being is how we operate. We genuinely care about each other, about our customers, and about making a positive impact in the communities we're part of. We're proud of our heritage - generations of knowledge, know-how, and human energy combined. And we're genuinely excited about building the future together. Our people's work has purpose. Their potential is valued. We are AG.
⁉️ Got a Question?:
If you would like to speak to a member of the HR team, contact Laura to find out more.
You can contact Laura on:
Message/ WhatsApp: 07823 397121
Email: [email protected]
About The Role
About the Role
The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth and profitability across a designated region, developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring AG remains the supplier of choice within the market. The role requires a proactive and customer-focused approach, working collaboratively across the business to deliver exceptional service and achieve commercial objectives.
Sales & Revenue Growth
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Increase sales revenue and profitability across existing customers, including merchants and key accounts, while securing new business opportunities within the region.
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Identify accounts with untapped potential and develop plans to increase market share and customer spend.
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Accurately forecast customer demand and business requirements to support effective operational planning.
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Play a key role in delivering strategic sales initiatives and projects aimed at increasing revenue within targeted growth markets.
Customer Relationship Management
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Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key customers, merchants, site managers, and decision-makers.
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Develop and implement account strategies to enhance customer performance and maximise long-term value.
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Liaise with customers and site managers to review and update Sales Agreements, ensuring stock levels and delivery requirements are accurately planned and maintained.
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Promote first-class customer service and ensure AG consistently delivers on its OTIF commitments
Sales Process & CRM Management
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Maintain full visibility of all sales opportunities, both active and pipeline, within the assigned region.
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Utilise the company's CRM system to accurately record, manage, and analyse customer, project, and account information.
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Ensure all customer and contact records are maintained and appropriately RAG rated.
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Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, working closely with Internal Sales and Business Development to ensure all project milestones, delivery dates, and customer actions are updated promptly and accurately.
Internal Collaboration
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Work effectively as part of the AG external sales team, contributing to team objectives and best practice sharing.
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Collaborate closely with Internal Sales, Specification, Marketing, Credit Control, Dispatch, and other departments to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
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Liaise with the Credit Control team to ensure appropriate credit checks are completed for new accounts and credit limit adjustments are reviewed where required.
Brand & Market Development
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Identify emerging market trends, industry developments, and new opportunities that support AG's growth strategy.
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Enhance customer perceptions of AG by promoting the company's products, services, expertise, and commitment to quality.
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Support the development of new markets and opportunities through targeted business development activities.
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Act as a positive ambassador for AG, reflecting and promoting the company's values and professional standards at all times.
Strategic Contribution
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Contribute to the achievement of regional and company-wide sales objectives through effective planning, market intelligence, and relationship management.
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Provide insights and recommendations on customer needs, competitive activity, and market opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
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Take ownership of regional performance and contribute to AG's continued growth and success.
General
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as directed by Management.
The above list is not exhaustive and is intended to provide an overview of the main duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Required Criteria
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Comfortable handling rejection and change
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Organised, independent, and confident in team settings
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Strategic thinker with a positive, persistent outlook
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High emotional intelligence and relationship-building ability
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Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable
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Strong negotiation and communication skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
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Experience in CRM and data management
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Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within construction or building products
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Holder of a clean, valid driving licence.
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Can travel throughout Ireland as and when required
Skills Needed
Negotiating Skills/Closing techniques, Rapport Building, Client Relationship Management
About The Company
Established 65 years ago AG Paving and Building Products Limited is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Company Culture
Since our establishment 65 years ago at AG Paving and Building Products Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job.
Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing and we want to see them become the very best they can be.
We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Company Benefits
We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed.
Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities
Salary
Not disclosed
